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50 Lire Pattern
1950 year| Nickel | 6.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429736 |
|---|---|
| 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 NICHEL" added at lower left, along rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1950
L.50
R
PROVA IN NICHEL
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Lire coin was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and it features a unique pattern that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman, representing Italy, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches, while the reverse depicts the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres, standing in a field of wheat. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as its commitment to agriculture and industry.
