500 Lire Italian Traffic Police
1997 year| Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring | 6.8 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
In the inner disc in low position the arms of the Italian State Police divides the dates of the anniversary at sides. Above the arms inside a square a centaur archer to the left, symbol of the Traffic Police branch, with the mintmark. Name of the author at right of arms. In the outer ring above the value, and below the legend; while at sides a schematic representation of a road maps
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L. 500
POLIZIA STRADALE 50
1947-1997
POLIZIA DI STATO
R
SUB LEGE LIBERTAS
Translation:
Traffic Police
National Police
Under the Law There is Freedom
Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Edge
Alternating milled and plain sections (8 each)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire (Italian Traffic Police) 1997 coin from Italy is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronzital center surrounded by an acmonital ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 R | 8440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Italian Traffic Police) 1997 coin.
