| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Dimensions | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Maria Carmela Colaneri |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#117 |
| Obverse description | Profile of woman, symbol of the Republic, with an harp, a pentagram, and a treble clef intertwined with her hairs. Name of the engraver and a star below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPVBBLICA · ITALIANA
COLANERI (Translation: Italian Republic Colaneri) |
| Reverse description | A front view of an organ, with below the date in a banner. The value is in lower position while the mintmark is right of the date |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | • ANNO • EUROPEO • DELLA • MUSICA
•
1985 R
L. 500 (Translation: European Year of Music 1985 R 500 Lire) |
| Edge | Lettering in relief |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1985 R - - 95 535 1985 R - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 9984726730 |
| Comments |
