200 Lire (Taranto Naval Arsenal) 1989 front 200 Lire (Taranto Naval Arsenal) 1989 back
200 Lire (Taranto Naval Arsenal) 1989 photo
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200 Lire Taranto Naval Arsenal

1989 year
Bronzital (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1989
Value
200 Lire (200&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Bronzital (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.63 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#1027
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

View of a three-masted ship sailing left with buildings on background: a castle to the right and bridges to the left. Above are the anniversary dates, while below the ship the value and - moved to the left - the mint mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARIO DELL'ARSENALE MILITARE MARITTIMO DI TARANTO
L.200
1889 - 1989
S. GROSSI

Translation: CENTENARY OF THE MARITIME MILITARY ARSENAL OF TARANTO

Engraver: Sergio Grossi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Lire (Taranto Naval Arsenal) coin from Italy is that it features a unique design that highlights the country's rich naval history. The coin's reverse side depicts a historic warship, the "Gagliarda," which was built in the 19th century and served as the flagship of the Italian Navy. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "Taranto Naval Arsenal" and "1989," the year the coin was minted. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in naval history, Italian culture, or unique coin designs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 R 9260 - - - - - -

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