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500 Lire Flora and Fauna
1991 year| Silver (.835) | 15 g | 32 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 | 15 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
A man, with outstretched arms at sides stands protecting a big oak. A vertical line cut the man and the tree in two, dividing the left, dying, from the right, flourishing again. Value and mintmark at right; date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.500
R
1991
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
"R.I." repeated three times between leaves and branches
Script: Latin
Lettering: R.I. | R.I. | R.I. |
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 coin from Italy features the image of a rare and beautiful orchid, the "Orchidee d'Italia," on its obverse side. This coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Italian government to celebrate the country's rich flora and fauna. The coin's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation and preservation of Italy's natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 9500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Flora and Fauna) 1991 coin.
