Italy. 500 Lire 1992 Rossini - Proof (No reserve price)

Italy – 500 Lire 1992, Gioachino Rossini’s Birth Bicentennial, Mirror Finish / Proof, 835/1000 Silver. Italian commemorative coin minted by the Rome Mint in 1992 to celebrate the birth bicentennial of composer Gioachino Rossini. On the obverse is depicted the bust of Rossini with the legend REPUBBLICA ITALIANA and the engraver’s signature SOCCORSI. On the reverse are depicted musical elements and Rossini’s signature, with the legend BICENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA, the year 1992, the mintmark R and the denomination L. 500. Specifications: Year: 1992 Value: 500 Lire Metal: Silver 835/1000 Weight: 15 g Diameter: 32 mm Mint: Rome (R) Quality: Mirror Finish / Proof Proof mintage: 9,000 specimens The specimen is presented in excellent condition, with surfaces and reliefs well preserved. The photographs show the front and back of the offered specimen and must be considered an integral part of the description.

Estimate:£5.07

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