1000 Lire Gaetano Donizetti

Reverse

A farmhouse with the main building on the left and a wall with a door on the left (maybe a scene from his opera: "Elisir d'amore"). Above the dates of the anniversary, while below, in exergue the value on two lines. name of the author is above the wall on the far right, while the mint mark is on the line of exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GAETANO DONIZETTI
1797-1997
U.PERNAZZA
R
___________
1000
LIRE

Engraver: Uliana Pernazza

Comment

Gaetano Donizetti, born in Bergamo on November 29, 1797 and died in the same city on April 8, 1848, was an Italian composer.

A prolific composer, his repertoire spans a wide range of genres, including religious music, pieces for string quartet and orchestral works, but he is most famous for his operas. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Gaetano Donizetti, né le 29 novembre 1797 à Bergame et mort dans la même ville le 8 avril 1848, est un compositeur italien.

Compositeur prolifique, son répertoire comprend un grand nombre de genres, dont de la musique religieuse, des pièces pour quatuor à cordes et des œuvres orchestrales, mais il est surtout célèbre pour ses opéras. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

Interesting fact

The 1000 Lire (Gaetano Donizetti) coin from Italy, minted in 1997, features a unique design that showcases the famous Italian composer, Gaetano Donizetti. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Donizetti, while the reverse side features a scene from his famous opera, "Don Pasquale." This coin is not only a beautiful tribute to Donizetti's work, but it is also a valuable collector's item due to its rarity and the fact that it is made of silver (.835). It weighs 14.60 grams and is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors and enthusiasts.

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