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100 Lire FAO
1979 year| Acmonital | 8 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
In the field, cow nursing calf decentralized to the left, to the right the indication of the value on two lines, plus the date. The mintmark is at left of cow, near the rim. In the background depiction of meridians and parallels to symbolize the world.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NUTRIRE IL MONDO
100
LIRE
R
1979
FAO
Translation:
Feeding the World
100 Lire
FAO
Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Lire (FAO) 1979 coin from Italy made of Acmonital weighing 8g is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 1979 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) conference, which was held in Rome, Italy. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Italian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that highlights Italy's involvement in international organizations and initiatives aimed at addressing global food security and sustainability challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 R | 78340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire (FAO) 1979 coin.
