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100 Lire "Littore" - Victor Emmanuel III Small issue
| Gold (.900) | 5.19 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1940 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.19 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
1937 XVI R
LIRE 100
Translation: Italy
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin dated 1940 has been minted in a very small number of pieces, as present for the 40th Anniversary of the Reign of Vittorio Emanuele IIIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Lire "Littore" coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a year after Benito Mussolini's fascist regime had taken power, and it remained in circulation until 1940, when Italy entered World War II. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, and the iconic "Littore" symbol, which represents the Italian fascist movement, reflects the political ideology of the time. Despite its association with a controversial period in history, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Italy's complex past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 R | 249 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Small issue) 1937-1940 coin.
