500 Lire Colombo - The landing
1992 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Representation of the scene of the landing on the New World. Colombo holding a sword in right hand and a flag of the Republic of Genoa in the left lands on a shore; a group of soldiers stands at his left, while a couple of Indians kneel before him, offering fruits and other goods. In the background, 3 men hoist a cross and the three caravels are on the sea, near the shore.
Value, date and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA 1492
R L.500 1992
Translation: Discovery of the Americas
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
"R.I." repeated 3 times between stars and laurel
Script: Latin
Lettering: R.I. | R.I. | R.I. |
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Colombo - The Landing) 1992 coin from Italy features a unique design that showcases the historic landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. The coin's design is based on a famous painting by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, which depicts Columbus and his crew arriving on the shores of the New World. This coin is not only a beautiful piece of art, but it also serves as a reminder of the significant impact that Columbus's voyage had on world history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 R | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Colombo - The landing) 1992 coin.
