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500 Lire Unification Centennial
1961 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A quadriga running left, with dates above and below horses. Below tha value and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1861
1961
L.500
R
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1° CENTENARIO VNITA D'ITALIA *1861-1961*
Translation: First Centenary of the Unity of Italy *1861-1961*
Comment
Also known as "Quadriga Triste" ("Sad quadriga")Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Unification Centennial) coin from Italy, minted in 1961, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, while the reverse side depicts the iconic Monument to Victor Emmanuel II in Rome, which was built to commemorate the unification of Italy. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 R | 27120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Unification Centennial) 1961 coin.
