| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1993 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Maria Angela Cassol |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#157 |
| Obverse description | Facing female head representing Italy, with flowers and trees between her hairs. The name of the engraver is below the neck. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
M.A.CASSOL (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Two Storks and a swordfish divide date and value at sides. Behind, in the background, the terrestrial hemisphere. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | L. 500 R 1993 |
| Edge | `R.I.` repeated 3 times between stars and laurel |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1993 R - - 36 480 1993 R - Proof - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1085198700 |
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