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100 Lire "Littore" - Victor Emmanuel III Large issue
1936 year| Gold (.900) | 8.8 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A Littore (man holding the Fascio Littorio) walking left; he has a fasces with axe on his right shoulder and holds a small statue of Victory in his raised left hand
Below, in exergue, the crowned Savoy Shield divides the value, with the date at left and the mintmark and the Fascist Era at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1936 XIV R
LIRE 100
Translation: Italy
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Lire "Littore" coin from Italy, featuring Victor Emmanuel III, is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1936, just a few years after Benito Mussolini's rise to power and the beginning of his fascist regime. This coin is a symbol of the transition from a monarchy to a fascist dictatorship, and its design reflects the changing political climate of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 R | 812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire "Littore" - Victor Emmanuel III (Large issue) 1936 coin.
