One of My favorite old silver coins from Italy theme. I`ve used sterling silver custom made bail for this work, then, soldered it. It`s a really unique and heavy silver pendant. The necklace which comes with this work should be replaced with something more expensive. Now, about the coin...
Obverse
Commemorative issue
Italian Unification Centennial
Obverse
Italy seated on capital, with her right arm raised holding an olive branch, and a helmet on her left side. In the exergue the name of the engraver.
Lettering:
REPVBBLICA*ITALIANA
VEROI
Translation: Italian Republic
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Reverse
A quadriga running left, with dates above and below horses. Below the value and mintmark.
Lettering:
1861
1961
L.500
R
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: 1° CENTENARIO VNITA D'ITALIA *1861-1961*
Translation: First Centenary of the Unity of Italy
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***Policy***
My aim is to offer you a high-quality cut coin pendant, which will be an unforgettable unique piece of art and history. You won`t be unnoticed!
I offer a huge variety of coins. If you want something special, just let me know. I`ll do it for you!
***Process***
Before cutting, I chose the “right” coin, and then I do polishing, to remove years of use. Before cutting, I choose the best possible design of the future pendant, and by hand, cutting with a jeweler saw, I remove the background. Finish process is polishing. Results you can see in pictures.
Save on Silver 0.835 1961 Italian 500 Lire Cut Coin Pendant, Renaissance, REPVBBLICA*ITALIANA VEROI. Hand cut. 29.3 mm. with a Etsy discount code