500 Lire Year of Etruscan Culture
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#12024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
The winged horses of Tarquinia (one of the most important Etruscan city), with value, mintmark and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO DEGLI ETRUSCHI
1985
L 500
R
Translation: Year of Etruscan (civilization)
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Comment
Coin in plastic folder
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Year of Etruscan Culture) 1985 coin from Italy features a unique design that showcases the Etruscan civilization, which was a pre-Roman culture that thrived in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of an Etruscan noble, while the reverse side depicts an Etruscan lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in Etruscan culture. The coin's design was created by Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Spina, and it was minted in a limited quantity of 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 R | 103651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Year of Etruscan Culture) 1985 coin.
