200 Lire University of Bologna

€18,736.00
IssuerItaly
Year1988
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Lire (200 ITL)
CurrencyLira (1861-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835)
Weight5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#128
Obverse descriptionRepresentation of an ancient student listening to a lesson. Name of the author below the student desk.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA E.L.FRAPICCINI
(Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionIn an oval a view of Piazza Maggiore (the central Place in the town of Bologna) with the facade of the church of San Petronio and of the Town Palace at right. On background the two leaning towers of Bologna. Below the oval are the value and the date. Mintmark is at right.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringALMA MATER STUDIORUM SAECULARIA NONA R L 200 1988
(Translation: Ninth Century of the University (of Bologna))
EdgeReeded
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1988 R - - 68 042
1988 R - Proof - 12 728
Catalog ID7373057520
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