100 Lire
100 Lire (Minerva Type)
Italy · 1975
An Italian circulation coin featuring a female head facing left on the obverse and the goddess Minerva standing beside an olive tree on the reverse.
- Country
- Italy
- Year
- 1975
- Denomination
- 100 Lire
- Metal
- Acmonital (Stainless Steel: 82% iron, 16% chromium, 1% nickel, 1% carbon)
- Grade
- Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU)
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Overview
An Italian circulation coin featuring a female head facing left on the obverse and the goddess Minerva standing beside an olive tree on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued by the Italian Republic during a period of post-war economic stabilization and modernization, the Minerva 100 Lire coin was a staple of daily cash transactions in Italy for decades until the adoption of the Euro in 2002.
Obverse (front)
Features the head of Italy facing left, adorned with a laurel wreath and oak leaves, surrounded by the legend 'REPUBBLICA ITALIANA'.
Reverse (back)
Depicts the goddess Minerva standing facing right, holding a spear, next to a large olive tree. The denomination '100', the year '1975', and the mint mark 'R' are displayed in the field.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $2.00 in circulated to uncirculated condition
What drives this coin's value
Overall condition, presence of original mint luster, and absence of deep scratches or corrosion.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU)
Mintage & rarity
High mintage (hundreds of millions struck across the series); common and readily available for collectors.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
As a high-mintage modern circulation coin with low face value, counterfeits are extremely rare. Verification can be done by checking magnetic properties due to the stainless steel composition.
Notable varieties & errors
Occasional minor die cracks, repunched mint marks, or striking errors, though these carry minimal premium for most dates.
Similar coins
Italian 50 Lire and 200 Lire coins from the same era, which share similar metallic composition and modern republican design themes.
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment to prevent corrosion. Avoid cleaning with harsh chemicals or abrasive materials to preserve the original mint luster and value.
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