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100 Lire - Umberto I
| Gold (.900) | 32.2580 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1880-1891 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.2580 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata and the value at both sides, all encircled by a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak.
Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L 100
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Umberto I 1880-1891 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1880, just a few years after Italy had become a unified nation, and it features an image of King Umberto I, who ruled from 1878 to 1900. During his reign, Italy underwent significant modernization and industrialization, and the coin reflects this period of growth and transformation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 R | 145 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 R | 1229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 R | 4219 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 R | 1169 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 R | 209 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Umberto I 1880-1891 coin.
