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1000 Lire Capital Rome
1970 year| Silver (.835) | 14.6 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
The reproduction of the pavement of Piazza del Campidoglio, from Michelangelo at the top and the value with mintmark at right below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA CAPITALE
1000 R
LIRE
Translation:
Rome Capital
1000 R
Lire
Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation: Italian Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. The coin's design features a portrait of the king on one side and the Roman Colosseum on the other, symbolizing the connection between ancient Rome and the modern Italian state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 R | 3011000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Capital Rome) 1970 coin.
