500 Lire 1990 World Cup
1990 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
A dove with behind the terrestrial globe that in its lower right part turns into a soccer ball with date and mintmark on it. Below the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAMPIONATO MONDIALE DI CALCIO
1990 R
L 500
Translation: World Football Championship
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 World Cup 500 Lire coin from Italy is that it features a unique design that commemorates the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Italy that year. The coin's obverse side features a soccer player in action, while the reverse side depicts the official logo of the 1990 World Cup. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for both coin collectors and soccer fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 R | 24500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (1990 World Cup) 1990 coin.
