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500 Lire Dante Alighieri
1965 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Flames surmounted by clouds and sun rays with 10 small stars within; allegorical symbols of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise (the three books of the trilogy of the Divine Comedy, a masterpiece of world literature). In exergue indication of the value, under which lies the date, with the mintmark right of the flames
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R
L. 500
1965
Translation:
R
500 LIRE
1965
Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi
Designer: Goffredo Verginelli
Edge
Inscription in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: 7°CENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA DI DANTE
Translation: 7TH CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF DANTE
Comment
0.2953 oz ASWInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's birth, a renowned Italian poet and writer who is considered one of the greatest figures of the Italian literature. The coin's design features an image of Dante on the obverse and the Italian coat of arms on the reverse. It was minted in 1965 and has a silver content of .835 and weighs 11 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 R | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Dante Alighieri) 1965 coin.
