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500 Lire European Year of the Music
1985 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| 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#12023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
A front view of an organ, with below the date in a banner. The value is in lower position while the mintmark is right of the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• ANNO • EUROPEO • DELLA • MUSICA •
1985 R
L. 500
Translation:
European Year of Music
1985 R
500 Lire
Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation: Republic of Italy
Comment
Coin in plastic folder
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the European Year of Music in 1985, which was a year-long celebration of music and its cultural significance in Europe. The coin's design features a treble clef and musical notes, symbolizing the importance of music in Italian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 R | 95535 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (European Year of the Music) 1985 coin.
