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500 lira „Caravela“ and its controversial little flags

The 500 lira silver coin, issued in the late 1950s, represents one of the most famous and intriguing issues of modern Italian numismatics. It was created during a period of favorable economic conditions when Italy, following wartime destruction and post-war reconstruction, was gradually returning to stability and prosperity. At the same time, there was a need to harmonize

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Coin review: Belgium 50 francs 1935 Brussels Expo and 100th anniversary of the Belgian railways

In this video we are talking about a Belgian coin. It is a 1935 commemorative 50-franc silver coin dedicated to two occasions: the 1935 Brussels World's Fair and the 100th anniversary of Belgian railways. The obverse of the coin features a depiction of St. Archangel Michael, and the reverse shows

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