Italy - Columbus' Ships - 500 Lire - Silver Crown - Brilliant Uncircualted - This classic circulation coin was minted from 11 grams of .8350 silver, has a diameter of 29.3 millimeters and was issued from 1958 until Italy moved to Euro coinage in 2001. The date is raised on the edge of the coin and we have several dates in stock, so unless there is a specific date you want, we will send you the best available coin of our choice at the time you order.