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50 Lire Pattern
1950 year| Acmonital | 7.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 7.24 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Representation of the god Vulcan beating iron on an anvil. On the right the value with the mint sign underneath, on the left the date. "PROVA IN ACMONITAL" added at lower left, along rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1950
L.50
R
PROVA IN ACMONITAL
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Lire coin from Italy, made of Acmonital and weighing 7.24g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1950 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. This coin features a distinctive design, with the Italian coat of arms on one side and the value "50 Lire" on the other. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
