100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1908 front 100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1908 back
100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1908 photo
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100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern

1908 year
Copper - 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Pattern
Year
1908
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#430361
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Female striding left divides value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
100
LIRE
1908
PROVA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1908 from Italy made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and features a portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III on one side and the Italian coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.