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50 Lire
| Copper-nickel | 4.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2001 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Inside a large circle the value with big numbered fraction with the date above. In the outer ring a series of elements previously used in other coins of Italian Republic: from the mintmark clockwise: a bunch of grapes (5 lire km#89), a laurel branch (100 Lire km#96) an oak branch (20 Lire km#97), a cornucopia (1 Lira km#91) and a toothed wheel (200 Lire km# 105)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1998
R
50
LIRE
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Lire coin from Italy was designed by the famous Italian sculptor and engraver, Pietro Giampaoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 50 Lire coin features the profile of a young woman, representing Italy, on the obverse side. The reverse side features the iconic Colosseum in Rome, which is a symbol of Italian history and culture. The coin was minted from 1996 to 2001 and was made of copper-nickel, weighing 4.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 R | 8440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 R | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 R | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 R | 8960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 R | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire 1996-2001 coin.
