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200 Lire University of Bologna
1988 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
In an oval a view of Piazza Maggiore (the central Place in the town of Bologna) with the facade of the church of San Petronio and of the Town Palace at right. On background the two leaning towers of Bologna. Below the oval are the value and the date. Mintmark is at right.
Lettering:
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM SAECULARIA NONA
R
L 200
1988
Translation: Ninth Century of the University (of Bologna)
Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1988 Italian 200 Lire coin is that it features an image of the University of Bologna's historic campus on its reverse side. The University of Bologna is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1088, and this coin was issued to commemorate its 900th anniversary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 12728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (University of Bologna) 1988 coin.
