500 Lire Colombo - The maps
1991 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| 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#52539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Old geographical map of Antilles with at right date and mintmark, while at left a star with the four cardinal points. Value and name of the author below the map.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V CENTENARIO SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA
1991
R
U. PERNAZZA
L.500
Translation: V Centenary of the Discovery of America
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1991 Italian 500 Lire coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the maps of the four voyages of Christopher Columbus. The coin's design is the work of artist Ugo Nespolo, who created a series of four maps that are featured on the coin, each representing one of Columbus's voyages. The maps are surrounded by a decorative border, and the coin's obverse features a portrait of Christopher Columbus. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a popular collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 maps) 1991 coin.
