200 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 front 200 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 back
200 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 photo
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200 Lire Flora and Fauna

1991 year
Silver (.835) 9 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
200 Lire (200&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52559
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

A wolf with prey in its mouth. Above the date. Below the value and mintmark is at right. Around the rim a verse taken from the Divine Comedy (Paradise, canto XVII)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
:TEMO•DI•PERDER•VIVER•TRA•COLORO•CHE•QVESTO•TEMPO•CHIAMERANNO•ANTICO-
1991 R
lIRE 200

Engraver: Annalisa Valentini

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1991 Italian 200 Lire (Flora and Fauna) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich biodiversity. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a beech tree, while the reverse side depicts a rare species of Italian wildflower called "Ranunculus incisus." This coin was part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Italian government to promote awareness and conservation of the country's natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 R 9500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 coin.