S22-C01-0004-M218 Italy 10 lire UNC 1997 KM93

A late-issue aluminium 10 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1997 — only a few years before the Italian lira was replaced by the euro. With a mintage of just 1,500,000, the 1997 issue is considerably scarcer than earlier years in this long-running series.

Obverse: A plough, symbolising agriculture and Italy's rural heritage. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA above with the date 1997 and mintmark R below. Designed by Giuseppe Romagnoli, engraved by Pietro Giampaoli.

Reverse: Two ears of wheat flanking the denomination 10, with the designer's name ROMAGNOLI below.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 10 Lire
• Year: 1997
• Composition: Aluminium (96.2% Al, 3.5% Mg, 0.3% Mn)
• Weight: 1.6 g
• Diameter: 23.25 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 1,500,000)

Catalogue References

• KM#: 93
• Schön#: 93
• Numista N#: 728

Grade

UNC (Uncirculated) — No wear. Full original mint lustre. The low mintage makes this a desirable date for collectors of Italian lira coinage.

Source: Numista N#728