| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.60 g |
| Dimensions | 31.40 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Carmela Colaneri |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#185, Schön#177 |
| Obverse description | Older portrait of the famous Italian composer Pietro Mascagni. Name on the author right above his left shoulder. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
COLANERI (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | A representation of the interiors of the Teatro dell`Opera in Rome with the scenic design of the masterpiece of Mascagni works: the `Cavalleria Rusticana`. Above, on the ceiling the value, the mint mark and the dates of the anniversary. Below, the sign of the composer |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1945 1995 L.1000 R |
| Edge | Smooth and fluted |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1995 R - BU - In BU Sets only - 37 700 1995 R - Proof - In Proof Sets only - 7 800 |
| Catalog ID | 7942072380 |
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