1985-R Italy 500 Lire, European Year of Music
PCGS MS-69
DESIGN AND HISTORY
Obverse: Stylized portrait of the muse of music. An inspired design featuring musical elements such as the staff, a hand harp, and what appears to be the outline of a violin or guitar body. Designed by Maria C. Colaneri.
Reverse: Frontal view of a pipe organ with the date and denomination below. Designed by Maria C. Colaneri.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mint: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Mintage: 95,535
Composition: Silver (.835)
Strike: Circulation
Edge: Lettered
