500 LIRA SILVER COIN OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, 1960 (AG 39)

500 LIRA SILVER COIN OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, 1960.

Uncirculated 500 Lire coin from 1960.

Issued by the Rome Mint (Italy).

Circular, made of 0.835 silver. Weight: 11 g. Diameter: 30 mm. Thickness: 3 mm.

Obverse: Woman in Renaissance dress, representing Italy, surrounded by 19 shields. Engraver's name: GIAMPAOLI.

Reverse: L.500 - REPVBBLICA ITALIANA. Christopher Columbus's ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. Mint mark and name of the engraver within the waves: VEROI.

Edge: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA ***1960***. 

Used. Encapsulated and with a plastic sleeve.

From my personal collection. Excellent condition. In good condition.

Collector's item, not recommended for children under 14.