200 Lire Academy of `Guardia di Finanza`

€721.00
IssuerItaly
Year1996
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value200 Lire (200 ITL)
CurrencyLira (1861-2001)
CompositionBronzital
Weight5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Eugenio Driutti
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#184, Schön#183
Obverse descriptionInside a circular folded ribbon with a central element bearing the inscription in incuse are two different buildings. In the upper part, the Royal Palace of Caserta (first headquarters of the Academy in 1896), in the lower part the present headquarters of the GdF Academy in Bergamo. Below the author`s indication.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA DRIUTTI
(Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionIn the field: in the upper part, the coat of arms of the Guardia di Finanza with above a banner with the agency motto. On the right of the arms the year 1896 and on the left the mint mark. In the lower part hat and sword from Cadet of the Academy and the year 1996. In center, separating the two elements another banner with the value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCENTENARIO DELL`ACCADEMIA DELLA GUARDIA DI FINANZA 1896 1996 R L.200 NEC RECISA RECEDIT
(Translation: Centenary of the Academy of the Financial Guard Does not retreat, even when broken)
EdgeReeded
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1996 R - - 200 000 000
1996 R - Proof - In Proof Sets only - 8 000
Catalog ID3347888180
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