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© Bolaffi S.p.A.
100 Lire "Littore" - Victor Emmanuel III Large issue, trial strike
1936 year| Gold (.900) | 8.80 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.80 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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. The word "PROVA" is added in the field, on the left, at same height of the Littore knee
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
PROVA
1936 XIV R
LIRE 100
Translation:
Italy
Trial Strike
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Lire "Littore" - Victor Emmanuel III (Large issue, trial strike) 1936 from Italy is that it was designed by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse and a depiction of the goddess Italia on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of Italy during the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini, who was in power at the time.
