S22-VAT-0210 Italy 100 lire VF 1978 KM96.1

The iconic acmonital 100 Lire "Minerva" (large type) of the Italian Republic — one of the most recognisable post-war Italian circulation coins. Struck at the Rome Mint from 1955 to 1989.

Obverse: Head of the Italian Republic personified as a woman, wreathed, facing left. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA; designer G. ROMAGNOLI below truncation.

Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding long spear in one hand and reaching toward an olive tree with the other. Value L. 100 at left of tree trunk, mint mark R at right, date in exergue.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 100 Lire (large type)
• Year: 1978
• Composition: Acmonital (stainless steel)
• Weight: 8.0 g
• Diameter: 27.8 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 250,270,000)
• Ruler / Issuer: Italian Republic
• Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli, Pietro Giampaoli

Catalogue References

• KM#: 96.1
• Schön#: 96
• Numista N#: 304

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#304