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500 Lire Gioacchino Rossini
1992 year| Silver (.835) | 15 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| 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#52542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Two staves with Rossini's signature in place of the music, behind a large clef. Date is above the upper stave, while mint mark and value are below.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
BICENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA
Gioacchino Rossini
L 500
1992 R
Translation:
Bicentenary of Birth
Gioacchino Rossini
500 Lire
1992 R
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
"R.I." repeated 3 times between stars and laurel
Script: Latin
Lettering: R.I. | R.I. | R.I. |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1992 Italian 500 Lire coin featuring Gioacchino Rossini is that it was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Italian government to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth. The coin's design features a portrait of Rossini on one side and an image of the composer's signature on the other. The coin was minted in limited quantities and is considered a collector's item among numismatists and music enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 R | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Gioacchino Rossini) 1992 coin.
