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