S22-VAT-0077 Italy 100 Lire VF+ 1974 KM102
A 1974 commemorative 100 Lire of Italy honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of Guglielmo Marconi (1874–1937), inventor of the radio. A popular one-year commemorative.
Obverse: Facing head of Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the radio, with dates 1874 · 1974 flanking. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.
Reverse: Early radio-wave receiver / antenna design flanked by dates and denomination L. 100. Commemorative inscription GUGLIELMO MARCONI.
Specifications
- Country: Italy
- Denomination: 100 Lire
- Year: 1974
- Composition: Stainless steel
- Weight: 8.0 g
- Diameter: 27.8 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 50,000,000)
- Ruler / Issuer: Italian Republic
Catalogue References
- KM#: 102
- Schön#: 100
- Numista N#: 4254
Grade
VF — Very Fine — light wear on high points only. Most details sharp.
Source: Numista N#4254