© Aurora Numismatica
© Aurora Numismatica
100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern
1912 year| Lead | 40.36 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 40.36 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Allegoric figure of agricultural Italy depicted as a women carrying a sheaf of wheat on her left and with her right hand on a plow. The value is in the background left and right of the woman. Below, in the exergue, are the name of the engraver and tof the author and the date between mintamark and the Star of Italy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
LIRE 100
E. BONINSEGNA M. L. GIORGI INC
R 1912
Engraver: Egidio Boninsegna
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1912 from Italy made of Lead weighing 40.36 g 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. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
