This 50 Lire coin from Italy, minted in 1990 in Rome (Mintmark "R"), belongs to the small type series produced between 1990 and 1995. It features the famous depiction of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, striking iron on an anvil. On the obverse, a classic female head adorned with an oak wreath symbolizes strength and tradition.
Coin Specifications
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Country: Italy 🇮🇹
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Year: 1990
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Face Value: 50 Lire (50 ITL)
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Mint: Rome (R)
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Type: Standard circulation coin
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Material: Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium)
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Weight: 2.7 g
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Diameter: 17 mm
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Thickness: 2 mm
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Edge: Plain
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Shape: Round
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Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
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Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
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Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
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Condition: About Uncirculated (AU)
Obverse
Portrait of a woman’s head wearing an oak wreath, facing right. Around the border: "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA". The engraver’s and designer’s names, Giampaoli and Romagnoli, are inscribed below the neck.
Reverse
Striking and dynamic image of Vulcan hammering on an anvil, symbolizing Italy’s industrious spirit. The value "L.50" is shown on the right, with the year "1990" and mintmark "R" beneath.
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
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Part of Italy’s final Lire issues before switching to the Euro
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Features rich symbolism from Roman mythology
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Compact and iconic small-type version
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Excellent condition for collectors of modern European coinage
