100 Lire (Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike) 1974 front 100 Lire (Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike) 1974 back
100 Lire (Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike) 1974 photo
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100 Lire Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike

1974 year
Acmonital 8 g 27.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1974
Value
100 Lire 100 ITL = USD 0.06
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Acmonital
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.8 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#155470
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Radio transmitter antenna invented by Marconi with in the high vertex a representation of a radio wave. On the right the dates of the anniversary on two lines, while on the left indication of the value (L. 100) and mint mark (R) always on two lines. The word "PROVA" is added above the value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
1874 1974
L.100
GUGLIELMO
MARCONI

Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Lire (Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike) 1974 from Italy made of Acmonital weighing 8g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted for circulation. The coin was created as a trial strike and only a limited number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 R 567 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire (Guglielmo Marconi; Trial Strike) 1974 coin.