500 Lire (Constitution) 1988 front 500 Lire (Constitution) 1988 back
500 Lire (Constitution) 1988 photo
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500 Lire Constitution

1988 year
Silver (.835) 11 g 29.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
29.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#12028
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

Two crossed branches, one of oak and one of olive. Behind the text of the First Article of the Italian Constitution on four bands in relief. Below the dates of the anniversary, the mintmark and the value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COSTITVZIONE DELLA REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
ART. 1
L'ITALIA E' VNA REPVBBLICA
DEMOCRATICA FONDATA
SVL LAVORO
R 1948-1988
L. 500

Translation:
Consitution of Italian Republic
Article 1
Italy is a Democratic Republic founded on Work

Engraver: Laura Cretara

Edge

Lettering in relief

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

Translation: Italian Republic

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire (Constitution) 1988 coin from Italy made of Silver (.835) weighing 11 g is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 30,000 minted. Its value can range from a few hundred to a few thousand euros, depending on its condition and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 R 13400 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Constitution) 1988 coin.