Italy, Republic 500 Lire 1992 500° Anniversario della...

Uncommon coin, only 18,000 pieces Italy - 500 Lire 1992 Silver - "500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America" - Proof / Mirror Finish (with IPZS case) Splendid and sought-after commemorative silver 500 Lire coin issued in 1992 by the Rome Mint to celebrate the 5th Centenary of the Discovery of America (1492–1992). ​Front: Portrait of Christopher Columbus turned to the right, superimposed on a wind rose and surrounded by the inscription "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA". At the bottom right is the author's signature "DRIUTTI". ​Reverse: Representation of Columbus's landing in the New World with his men and the caravels in the background. At the top the legend "SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA 1492"; to the right the face value "L. 500", the year of minting "1992" and the mint mark "R". The coin is in excellent condition with original brilliance, Proof finish, protected in its transparent capsule and accompanied by its original IPZS case (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato). Coin condition: Perfect, never removed from the protective capsule. No reserve price. View my profile for other coins Whoever makes 2 or more purchases pays only one shipping

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