S22-VAT-0127 Italy 1 lire FI 1955 KM91

A tiny aluminium 1 Lira "Cornucopia" of the Italian Republic — the smallest Italian circulation coin of the post-war era. A must-have for any Italian Republic type set.

Obverse: Head of the Italian Republic personified as a woman facing right, wreathed. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.

Reverse: Large numeral 1 dividing a cornucopia at right with date and mint mark at left. Legend L · ITALIA.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 1 Lira
• Year: 1955
• Composition: Aluminium (Italma)
• Weight: 0.625 g
• Diameter: 17.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 10,000,000)
• Ruler / Issuer: Italian Republic
• Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Catalogue References

• KM#: 91
• Schön#: 91
• Numista N#: 2615

Grade

F — Fine — moderate wear; major details clear, fine details partially worn.

Source: Numista N#2615