S22-VAT-0079 Italy 100 Lire VF+ 1981 KM108

A 1981 commemorative 100 Lire of Italy celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Livorno Naval Academy (Accademia Navale di Livorno), founded 1881. A popular one-year commemorative.

Obverse: Rudder intersected by an anchor, surmounted by a mural crown with three towers. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.

Reverse: Facade of the Livorno Naval Academy building with Italian flag superimposed bearing the emblem of the four maritime republics. Legend CENTENARIO ACCADEMIA NAVALE DI LIVORNO with dates 1881–1981 and value L. 100.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 100 Lire
• Year: 1981
• Composition: Stainless steel
• Weight: 8.0 g
• Diameter: 27.8 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 39,662,794)
• Ruler / Issuer: Italian Republic
• Designer: Mario Vallucci (obverse), Moreno Moppi (reverse)

Catalogue References

• KM#: 108
• Schön#: 108
• Numista N#: 2616

Grade

VF — Very Fine — light wear on high points only. Most details sharp.

Source: Numista N#2616