200 Lire Military Aviation
1993 year| Bronzital | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Quartered circle with above a turreted eagle (symbol of the military pilots) containing the badges of the first four squadrons established during the World War I. The chimera of the X Farman Squadron; the rampant griffin of the 91st Fighter Squadron; the four-leaf clover of the 10th Caproni Bombing Squadron and the Lion of Saint Mark of the 87th Airplane Squadron. Inside the last quadrant, together with the badge are the date, the mint mark and the name of the authors. Outside the circle, in legend the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70° AERONAUTICA | MILITARE 1923-1993
* L. 200 *
1993
R
ZANELLI INV.
GROSSI INC.
Translation:
70th Anniversary of the Military Air Force 1923-1993
200 Lire
Engraver: Sergio Grossi
Designer: Luciano Zanelli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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Interesting fact
The 200 Lire (Military Aviation) coin from Italy, minted in 1993, features a unique design that showcases the country's aviation history. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized representation of an aircraft, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, symbolizing the connection between flight and the military. The obverse side features a portrait of an Italian air force pilot, wearing a flight helmet and goggles, with the coin's denomination, "200 Lire," inscribed above. This coin is not only a collector's item but also a symbol of Italy's rich military aviation heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 R | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (Military Aviation) 1993 coin.
