50 Lire (small type) 1990-1995 front 50 Lire (small type) 1990-1995 back
50 Lire (small type) 1990-1995 photo
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50 Lire small type

 
Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium) 2.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-1995
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium)
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
16 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#725
Rarity index
4%

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1994
L.50
R

Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Plain

Comment

Some coins lack the diamond (dot) between ITALIANA and REPVBBLICA below the head.
Also varieties with the smaller or larger ear.
Separated into Type A, B, C, D.

How to understand the difference with "3" for 1993: