Medal - Inauguration of the Autostrada del sole 1964 front Medal - Inauguration of the Autostrada del sole 1964 back
Medal - Inauguration of the Autostrada del sole 1964 photo
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Medal - Inauguration of the Autostrada del sole

1964 year
Bronze 16 g 28 mm
Description
Location
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1964
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#432518
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AUTOSTRADA DEL SOLE 1956-1964

Translation:
SUN MOTORWAY
1956-1964

Engraver: Emilio Greco

Comment

On May 19, 1956, the foundation stone of the Autostrada del Sole was laid, completed after just 8 years of works in 1964, connecting the italian peninsula from north to south in an effective way.