Italy 100 Lire, 1978, Laureate Head of a Woman, Reverse: Goddess Minerva

This coin is in excellent condition and was put in a coin sleeve by the previous collector.

Italy 100 Lire, 1978, Laureate Head of a Woman, Reverse: Goddess Minerva

The Italy 100 Lire 1978 coin is a standard circulation coin from the Republic of Italy. Here are some key details:

Composition: Acmonital (81.75% Iron, 18.25% Chromium)

Obverse: Features the laureate head of a woman facing left, with the legend "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA" and the engraver's name "ROMAGNOLI GIAMPAOLI-INC."

Reverse: Depicts the goddess Minerva holding an olive tree, with the value "L.100" and the mint mark "R" for Rome.

This coin was minted in Rome and is part of the series that ran from 1955 to 1989

Italy, Rome Mint

Country Italy
Period Repubblica Italiana (1946 - 2001)
Currency Italian lira
Coin type Circulation coins
Denomination 100 lire
Year 1978
Edge type Reeded
Shape Round
Alignment Coin (180°)
Weight (g) 8
Diameter (mm) 27.8
Thickness (mm) 1.7