1000 Lire (Vittorio Alfieri) 1999 front 1000 Lire (Vittorio Alfieri) 1999 back
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1000 Lire Vittorio Alfieri

1999 year
Silver (.835) 14.60 g 31.40 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
14.60 g
Diameter
31.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#11241
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Above an open book used as background one of the most famous quote of the italian poet where the three capital "V" are tied together with a rope. Dates of the anniversary at sides of the book with the mint mark on the left. value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Volli sempre, Volli fortissimamente Volli.
1749 1999
R
VITTORIO ALFIERI
L. 1000

Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi

Edge

"R.I." repeated 3 times between stars and laurel

Script: Latin

Lettering: R.I. | R.I. | R.I. |

Interesting fact

The 1000 Lire (Vittorio Alfieri) coin from Italy, minted in 1999, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The obverse side of the coin showcases a portrait of Vittorio Alfieri, an Italian poet and playwright, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horse, which is a symbol of freedom and strength. This coin is made of silver (.835) and weighs 14.60 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 R 8500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Vittorio Alfieri) 1999 coin.