S22-VAT-0088 Italy 200 Lire VF 1981 KM109 FAO

A 1981 Italian 200 Lire struck for the FAO World Food Day (16 October), depicting Villa Lubin — home of the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome. Part of the UN FAO commemorative coin programme.

Obverse: Woman personifying Italy facing left. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.

Reverse: Cornucopia scattering fruits in front of Villa Lubin (FAO headquarters). Inscription FAO WORLD FOOD DAY 16 OCT with L. 200 and date. Commemorative for the FAO World Food Day.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 200 Lire
• Year: 1981
• Composition: Aluminium-bronze
• Weight: 5.0 g
• Diameter: 24.0 mm
• Edge: Reeded (knurled)
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 5,000,000)
• Ruler / Issuer: Italian Republic
• Designer: Laura Veroi

Catalogue References

• KM#: 109
• Schön#: 109
• Numista N#: 718

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#718