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500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco
1988 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| 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 | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
A men building a brick wall with the help of a woman holding a plant in her right hand. At their feet a seated child is reading a book. The composition is an allegory of work and study, the philosophy of the priest. The value is in exergue, while the date and the mint mark are at sides of the figures.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STUDIO E LAVORO
1988 R
L500
Translation: Study and Work
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
Smooth with raised lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO 1888-1988
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (San Giovanni Bosco) coin from Italy, minted in 1988, features an image of Saint John Bosco, an Italian Catholic priest and educator who dedicated his life to helping young people. The coin's design honors his contributions to education and youth development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 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 (San Giovanni Bosco) 1988 coin.
