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500 Lire Giacomo Leopardi
1987 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
A standing woman from whose hands are pouring rose petals, an allegory of Leopardi's lyric. The woman divides value and mintmark at right and date at left. As legend a verse of his poem "A Silvia".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERA IL MAGGIO ODOROSO
L 500
1987 R
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
Smooth with lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: GIACOMO LEOPARDI 1837 - 1987
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Giacomo Leopardi) coin from Italy, minted in 1987, features a unique design that showcases the famous Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Leopardi, while the reverse side features a scene from his famous poem "The Infinite," which depicts a person standing on a cliff overlooking a vast landscape. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Spelta.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 R | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Giacomo Leopardi) 1987 coin.
