This Italian 100 Lire coin was minted in 1991 at the Rome Mint (marked with "R") and belongs to the small type series issued between 1990 and 1992.
Struck in acmonital (a durable iron-chromium alloy), this coin showcases the refined work of designer Giuseppe Romagnoli and engraver Pietro Giampaoli. It stands as a fine example of Italian numismatic artistry during the late Lira period.
Design Highlights
Obverse:
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Female head with laurel wreath, facing left
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Country name "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA" split around the portrait
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Designer and engraver names below the neck
Reverse:
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Roman goddess Minerva standing next to an olive tree
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Reaches with right hand toward the tree, holds a spear in her left
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Denomination "L.100" on the left side
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Mintmark "R" on the right side
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Year "1991" shown in the exergue below
Technical Specifications
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Country: Italy 🇮🇹
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Year: 1991
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Face Value: 100 Lire (100 ITL)
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Mint: Rome (R)
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Material: Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium)
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Weight: 3.3 g
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Diameter: 18.20 mm
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Thickness: 1.86 mm
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Shape: Round
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Edge: Reeded
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Orientation: Coin alignment (↑↓)
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Type: Standard circulation coin
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Condition: About Uncirculated (AU)
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
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Part of Italy’s final circulating Lira coinage before the Euro
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Features Minerva, goddess of wisdom and strategy — a strong symbol of classical heritage
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Smaller, re-designed format ideal for thematic collections
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A collectible in AU condition, becoming harder to find in top grades
