50 Lire (large type) 1954-1989 front 50 Lire (large type) 1954-1989 back
50 Lire (large type) 1954-1989 photo
Obverse © Numista (CC BY) – Reverse © Harrybo

50 Lire large type

 
Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium) 6.25 g 24.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1954-1989
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium)
Weight
6.25 g
Diameter
24.8 mm
Thickness
1.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#724
Rarity index
2%

Reverse

Representation of the god Vulcan beating iron on an anvil. Date left, denomination right, mint mark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1981
L.50
R

Unabridged legend: Lire

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Designer: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Reeded

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