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1000 Lire Summer Olympics
1996 year| Silver (.835) | 14.62 g | 31.40 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.62 g |
| Diameter | 31.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Silhouette of the Statue of Liberty above numeric value. Behind the head of the statue is the Olympic Stadium while right on its torch is overlaid by the one of the torchbearer. Date behind the torchbearer, right at left of value. Name of the author is along the border of the stadium, together with the mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ATLANTA
R
1996 1000
L. DE SIMONI
XXVI OLIMPIADE
Translation:
Atlanta
XXVI Summer Olympics
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1996 Italian Summer Olympics 1000 Lire coin features a unique design, with the obverse side showcasing a relief of the Roman Colosseum, while the reverse side depicts a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing victory and peace.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 7435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Summer Olympics 1996) 1996 coin.
