500 Lire - Centenary of the Death of San Giovanni Bosco (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 144 |
| Weight (g) | 11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 24.45 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2002-02-28 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Maurizio Soccorsi
Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
Reverse
Engraved by Maurizio Soccorsi
Lettering:
STUDIO E LAVORO
1988 R
L500
STUDIO E LAVORO
1988 R
L500
Edge
Lettering:
SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO 1888-1988
Description:
Smooth with raised lettering
SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO 1888-1988
Description:
Smooth with raised lettering
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 51,000 | In sets only | Not Common |
| 1988 R | 9,000 | Proof - In Proof Sets only | Unknown |