S22-C01-0005-M34 Italy 20 lire UNC 1988 KM97.2

A Bronzital 20 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1988. Part of the long-running KM97.2 smooth-edge series introduced after the Bronzital alloy was reformulated in 1967.

Obverse: A female head facing left, her curly hair adorned with wheat sprigs — an allegorical figure representing Italy. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA with engraver's name GIAMPAOLI below. Designed and engraved by Pietro Giampaoli.

Reverse: An oak branch in the centre, with denomination L.20 to the left, mintmark R, and date 1988 to the right.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 20 Lire
• Year: 1988
• Composition: Bronzital (92% Cu, 6% Al, 2% Ni)
• Weight: 3.6 g
• Diameter: 21.25 mm
• Edge: Smooth (KM97.2)
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 13,000,000)

Catalogue References

• KM#: 97.2
• Schön#: 94a
• Numista N#: 1113

Grade

UNC (Uncirculated) — No wear. Full original mint lustre with attractive warm bronze tone.

Source: Numista N#1113