500 Lire 1957 Vele al Contrario
500 Lire 1957 Vele al Contrario

Italy · 1957 · 500lire

500 Lire 1957 Vele al Contrario

In this article, we will explore one of the rarest coins of the Italian Republic, part of the 500 Lire silver series. This is the 500 Lire 1957 Vele al Contrario, minted only in 1957, and known for the controversial position of the sails described as inverted.

Description of the 500lire 500 Lire Vele al Contrario 1957

Coin specifications

Mintage and rarity

YearMintMintageNotes

Market value

Value:

  • Only 2,200 pieces of this coin were minted, making it a very rare item. Due to its rarity, the value of the 500 Lire silver coin minted in 1957, known as “inverted sails,” can vary from €5,000 to €12,000 depending on its condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of the 500 Lire Caravels against the wind?

The value depends on the year and condition. In this sheet, you can find the Value section on the page and the table with mintage/rarity.

What is the value of the 500 Lire Vele al Contrario?

The value depends on the year and condition. In this sheet, you can find the Value section on the page and the table with mintage/rarity.

What is the value of the 500 Lire silver coin?

The value depends on the year and condition. In this sheet, you can find the Value section on the page and the table with mintage/rarity.

What is the value of the 500 Lire silver?

The value depends on the year and condition. In this sheet, you can find the Value section on the page and the table with mintage/rarity.

Are 500 Lire silver coins rare?

Rarity C (common): usually valued close to the amount indicated in the sheet, except for variants or minting errors.

What is the value of the 500 Lire silver Vele al Contrario?

The value depends on the year and condition. In this sheet, you can find the Value section on the page and the table with mintage/rarity.

What is the value of the 500 Lire silver 1957?

For the 500 Lire of 1957, the indicative value can be found in the Value section on the page. Details for SPL/FDC are in the Value section and the mintage table.

What is the value of the 500 Lire 1957?

For the 500 Lire of 1957, the indicative value can be found in the Value section on the page. Details for SPL/FDC are in the Value section and the mintage table.

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