Obverse © whitegandalf
Obverse © whitegandalf
500 Lire Donatello
1986 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#36407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
The most famous statue of Donatello: the "David" on the left, with the name of the author below the pedestal. At right, in the field the mintmark, value and date on three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· DONATELLO · | VI · CENTENARIO·DELLA·NASCITA ·
R
L 500
1986
L.CRETARA
Translation: · DONATELLO · | VI · CENTENARY·OF·(HIS) BIRTH ·
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Smooth with raised inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: DONATELLO 1386-1986 *
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Donatello) 1986 coin from Italy features a unique design, with the obverse side showcasing a portrait of Donatello, a famous Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor, while the reverse side depicts his famous sculpture, "David," which is now housed in the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 R | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Donatello) 1986 coin.
