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500 Lire Summer Olympics
1988 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 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 | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Circular design composed of two female gymnasts, the five Olympic circles and two olive branches, with a Korean decoration in center. Date and mintmark are at sides, and the value at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R 1988
L.500
* XXIV OLIMPIADE DI SEUL *
Translation:
1988 R
500 Lire
XXIV (Summer) Olympics Seoul
Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation: Italian Republic
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Summer Olympics 1988) coin from Italy, made of Silver (.835) and weighing 11g, features a unique design that incorporates a stylized Olympic flame and the logo of the Games, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin was minted to commemorate the XXIV Olympic Games, held in Seoul, South Korea in 1988.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Summer Olympics 1988) 1988 coin.
