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© World Coin Gallery
500 Lire Italian Presidency of the European Community
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#12017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
The hemicycle of the seats of the European Parliament, with above ten flags (one of each country of the European Union) and the star of Europe, with the value at the bottom and the mintmark to the left of the date on the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMVNITA' EUROPEA PRESIDENZA ITALIANA
R 1985
L. 500
Translation:
European Community Italian presidency
R 1985
500 Lire
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation: Republic of Italy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire (Italian Presidency of the European Community) 1985 coin from Italy is that it features a unique design that represents Italy's presidency of the European Community. The coin's obverse side depicts the Italian president at the time, Sandro Pertini, while the reverse side features the European Community's emblem, surrounded by the words "Presidenza Italiana della Comunità Europea" (Italian Presidency of the European Community). This coin was minted in 1985 to commemorate Italy's presidency of the European Community, which was a significant event in the country's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 R | 29500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Italian Presidency of the European Community) 1985 coin.
