1000 Lire Commemorative Silver Coins

Let’s start with the first 1000 lire silver coin minted in 1994, the 1000 Lire Marcian Year in Venice.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire coin, the central part of the facade of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice is depicted along with the inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA. At the bottom, the signature of the author Uliana Pernazza can be seen.

In the center of the coin, on the reverse, a detail of the Pala d’oro (a frontal altar piece decorated in gold, silver, enamels, and precious stones) is depicted, showing the transfer of the relics of San Marco to Venice.

At the top, it reads BASILICA DI S.MARCO 1094 – 1994, while at the bottom, the value L.1000 and the R of the mint in Rome are shown.

Author: Uliana Pernazza.

History

These thousand lire were minted to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of San Marco, which, according to legend, were found after the consecration mass of the Basilica.

Value of 1000 Lire 1994 Silver

• This 1000 Lire San Marco in BU condition can be worth 25€
• The same 1000 Lire San Marco in PROOF (Mirror Finish) can be worth 35€

The 1000 Lire Flora and Fauna to Save is the second coin minted in 1994.

Description

On the obverse of these 1000 lire is represented the bust of a female figure whose hair is formed by an oak tree, a squirrel, a swordfish, and a heron. Below the bust is the signature of the author Luciana De Simoni and around it REPUBLIC OF ITALY.

On the reverse there is a tree, a bird, and a dolphin, with the date 1994, the mint mark R, and the value 1000.

Author: Luciana De Simoni.

History

This particular thousand lire coin is dedicated to the flora and fauna of Italy to protect and save. It was the fourth and last Italian emission of coins dedicated to that theme.

Value of 1000 Lire 1994 Silver

• The 1000 Lire Flora and Fauna in BU is worth 25€
• The 1000 Lire Flora and Fauna in PROOF quality is worth 35€

Third coin of a thousand from 1994, the 1000 Lire Jacopo Tintoretto.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire silver coin is depicted the bust of Jacopo Tintoretto, set in an oval with the inscription JACOBVS TINCTORETTVS VENETVS PICTOR CELEBERR 1594 – 1994 around its edge. On either side of the oval, it reads REPUBBLICA ITALIANA and at the bottom is the signature of the author Maria Angela Cassol.

On the reverse, the famous work of Tintoretto Saint George and the Dragon is reproduced, along with the dates 1594 – 1994, the name TINTORETTO, and the face value L.1000.

Author: Maria Angela Cassol.

History

This commemorative thousand lire coin is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the death of Jacopo Tintoretto.

Value of 1000 Lire 1994 Silver

• The 1000 Lire Tintoretto in BU is worth 80€

Here we are with the 1000 Lire 1995 Pietro Mascagni

Description

On the obverse of this commemorative silver 1000 lire coin, the bust of Pietro Mascagni, conductor and composer from Italy, is depicted.
Surrounding it, the inscription REPUBBLICA ITALIANA can be seen, and above the left shoulder is the signature of the author Carmela Colaneri.

On the reverse, or back, a theater is depicted, along with Mascagni's signature, the value L.1000, and the dates 1945 and 1995. The edge of the coin features a discontinuous reeding.

Author: Carmela Colaneri.

History

This commemorative silver thousand lire coin is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the death of Pietro Mascagni.

Value of 1000 Lire 1995 Silver

• This 1000 Lire 1995 Pietro Mascagni, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU, can be worth as much as 150€

The 1000 Lire 1996 is the commemorative coin for the Atlanta Olympics.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, a female face crowned with laurel is depicted, with hair intertwining with the five Olympic rings and a five-pointed star behind her head.
Surrounding it is the inscription REPUBLIC OF ITALY.

On the reverse, an athlete is shown running with the Olympic torch, alongside the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty and an athletic track. At the top, it reads ATLANTA and at the bottom XXVI OLYMPICS.
The value L.1000 and the date 1996 are centered on the coin, while to the right of the athletic track, the mint mark R and the signature of the author Luciana De Simoni can be seen.

The edge is identical to that of the 1000 lire commemorative coins from 1994, featuring R.I. among stars, laurel, and oak.

Author: Luciana De Simoni.

History

This Thousand lire silver coin celebrates the XXVI Olympics held in Atlanta in 1996.

Value of 1000 Lire 1996 Silver

• These 1000 lire Atlanta Olympics 1996 in BU condition can be worth 23€
• If the same 1000 lire Atlanta Olympics 1996 are in PROOF condition, they can reach 30€.

The 1000 Lire 1996 are the commemoratives of Eugenio Montale.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, there is a representation of a swan with a feather in its beak, inspired by the poem Nel parco di Caserta by Montale himself. Around the edge, it reads REPUBBLICA ITALIANA, with the mint mark R and the date 1996 at the top left, while the value L.1000 is located at the bottom left.

On the reverse, also known as the back, is depicted the bust of Eugenio Montale, with the artist's signature Maurizio Soccorsi above the right shoulder and the name EUGENIO MONTALE on the sides. The edge of this coin is identical to that of the 1000 lire commemoratives from 1994, featuring R.I. among stars, laurel, and oak. The artist is Maurizio Soccorsi.

History

This 1000 lire commemorative silver coin is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eugenio Montale, the famous poet.

Value of 1000 Lire 1996 Silver

• This 1000 Lire Eugenio Montale, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth 45€

The 1000 Lire 1997 is the silver commemorative coin dedicated to Gaetano Donizetti.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire silver commemorative coin, the bust of Gaetano Donizetti is depicted, with the signature of the designer of the obverse (Maria Angela Cassol) below and the inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” at the top.

On the reverse, designed by Uliana Pernazza, a courtyard with buildings is illustrated. The signature of the designer of the reverse is located on the right, at the top it reads GAETANO DONIZETTI 1797 – 1997 and at the bottom the value L.1000. The edge of this coin also features, in relief, R.I. among stars, laurel, and oak.

• Designer of the obverse: Maria Angela Cassol.
• Designer of the reverse: Uliana Pernazza.

History

This thousand lire commemorative silver coin is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Gaetano Donizetti.

Value of the 1000 Lire 1997 in Silver

• This 1000 lire Gaetano Donizetti, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth 85€

The 1000 Lire 1998 are the commemorative coins dedicated to Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, the bust of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a multi-talented Italian artist, is depicted. Behind him, the colonnade of St. Peter's Square in Rome can be seen, along with the signature of the author Carmela Colaneri and the inscription REPUBBLICA ITALIANA at the top.

On the reverse, or reverse, various elements are represented, including a sun and a bee. In addition to the value L.1000, the dates 1598 and 1998 are shown, while at the bottom 400° ANNI NASCITA G.L. BERNINI. The edge also features, in relief, R.I. among stars, laurel, and oak. The author is Carmela Colaneri.

History

This commemorative silver thousand lire coin is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Value of 1000 Lire 1998 Silver

• This 1000 Lire Bernini, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth about 22€

The 1000 Lire 1999 are the commemorative coins dedicated to Vittorio Alfieri.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, the bust of Vittorio Alfieri is depicted, with the signature of the artist Maurizio Soccorsi above the right shoulder and the inscription REPUBLIC OF ITALY on the sides.

On the reverse, a famous phrase (I wanted, and I always wanted, and I wanted very strongly) written by Alfieri on September 6, 1783 in Siena is inscribed. The dates 1749 and 1999, the mint mark R, and the value L.1000 are also found below the inscription VITTORIO ALFIERI. The edge of this coin also features, in relief, R.I. among stars, laurel, and oak. The artist is Maurizio Soccorsi.

History

This one thousand lire commemorative silver coin is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Vittorio Alfieri.

Value of 1000 Lire 1999 Silver

• This 1000 Lire Alfieri coin, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth 45€

This is the 1000 Lire 2000, the commemorative coin of Giordano Bruno.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, the bust of Giordano Bruno is depicted, with a geometric pattern in the background and the inscription REPUBBLICA ITALIANA on the sides, accompanied by two small stars and three small moons partially overlapping.

On the reverse, the sun is depicted three times, referencing the famous phrase “There are countless Suns and countless lands all revolving around their suns, just like the seven planets of our system. We see only the suns because they are the largest and brightest bodies, and their planets remain invisible to us because they are smaller and not luminous. The countless worlds in the universe are neither worse nor less inhabited than our earth.”.

Also on the reverse, the value LIRE 1000 is shown at the top, the dates 1600 – 2000 and the mint mark R at the bottom, along with the signature of the author Luciana De Simoni just below. The edge of this coin features, in relief, R.I. among stars and laurel. The author is Luciana De Simoni.

History

This commemorative silver thousand lire coin is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the death of Giordano Bruno.

Value of 1000 Lire 2000 Silver

• This 1000 lire Giordano Bruno coin, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth 45€

The 1000 Lire 2001 is the commemorative coin dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi.

Description

On the obverse of this 1000 lire commemorative silver coin, the bust of Giuseppe Verdi is depicted, with the inscription REPUBBLICA ITALIANA on the sides and the signature of the author Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini above the left shoulder.

On the reverse, or reverse, on a ribbon that wraps vertically, it reads GIUSEPPE VERDI 1901, to the right of which part of the facade of the Teatro alla Scala di Milano can be seen, where he began his career as a musician and composer. At the top is the value L.1000, on the left the mint mark R, and at the bottom the date 2001. The edge of this coin features, in relief, R.I. between stars and laurel. The author is Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini.

History

This commemorative silver thousand lire coin was the last to be minted and is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi.

Value of 1000 Lire 2001 Silver

• This 1000 lire Giuseppe Verdi coin, issued in the annual series of the mint, if BU can be worth 35€

Below is the table with all the one thousand lire commemorative silver coins issued between 1994 and 2001. There are no rare coins; these are classified as C (common) and NC (not common). The value table also indicates the mintages and the value of the PROOF versions, all coins minted by the Rome mint (R).

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