500 Lire - 150th Anniversary of the Death of Giacomo Leopardi (1987)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 132 |
| Weight (g) | 11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 24.45 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Maurizio Soccorsi
Lettering:
REPUBBLICA | ITALIANA
SOCCORSI
REPUBBLICA | ITALIANA
SOCCORSI
Reverse
Engraved by Maurizio Soccorsi
Lettering:
ERA IL MAGGIO ODOROSO
L 500
1987 R
ERA IL MAGGIO ODOROSO
L 500
1987 R
Edge
Lettering:
GIACOMO LEOPARDI 1837 - 1987
Description:
Smooth with lettering in relief
GIACOMO LEOPARDI 1837 - 1987
Description:
Smooth with lettering in relief
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 R | 57,500 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 1987 R | 10,000 | Proof - In proof sets only | Common |