100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1903-1905 front 100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1903-1905 back
100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1903-1905 photo
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100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III

 
Gold (.900) 32.25 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1905
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.25 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#50350
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Araldic eagle with the Savoia shield on its chest. Above the head there is the crown of Italy.
Below the eagle's tail is the mintmark between stars, with the value on its left and the date on its right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.100 R 1905

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1903-1905 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. Victor Emmanuel III, who ruled Italy from 1900 to 1946, was the last king of Italy and oversaw a period of major modernization and industrialization in the country. The coin's mintage coincided with the height of Italy's industrialization and urbanization, and it is a tangible reminder of the economic and social transformations that were taking place in Italy during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903 R 966 - - - - - -
1905 R 1012 - - - - - -

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