Italy 1992R Discovery of the Americas 500 Lire Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS64)

Italy 1992R Discovery of the Americas 500 Lire Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS64)

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

Obverse: A portrait of Columbus in centre, with the wind-blown sail of a caravel to his left to form the letter C, a small rudder just below the neck, and the country name around.
Reverse: A representation of the scene of the landing in the "new world", with the mint mark, denomination, and date below, and the legend around.

Specifications:
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Composition: 0.835 Silver
Weight: 11 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Edge: Smooth with inscription
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: Rome, Italy
Mintage: 66,500