Italy 1991R Discovery of the Americas 500 Lire Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63)

Italy 1991R Discovery of the Americas 500 Lire Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63)

This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Americas.

Obverse: A portrait of Columbus in front of a radient sun, with the country name around, the engraver's name below the neck, and a star below.
Reverse: An old geographical map of Antilles, with the date and the mint mark to the right, a star with the four cardinal points to the left, engraver's name below the map, legend around, and denomination below.

Specifications:
Engraver: Luciana de Simoni (obv), Uliana Pernazza (rev)
Composition: 0.835 Silver
Weight: 11 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Edge: Smooth with raised inscription
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: Rome, Italy
Mintage: 75,000