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100 Lire Minerva
100 Italian Lire

100 Lire Minerva

Italy · 1978

The reverse features the goddess Minerva standing next to a laurel tree, with the denomination L.100 to the left. The obverse typically features a laurel-crowned head of Italy.

Country
Italy
Year
1978
Denomination
100 Italian Lire
Metal
Acmonital (Stainless Steel)

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Overview

The reverse features the goddess Minerva standing next to a laurel tree, with the denomination L.100 to the left. The obverse typically features a laurel-crowned head of Italy.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1954, this design was one of the most iconic circulating coins in post-WWII Italy until the adoption of the Euro. It reflects the neoclassical aesthetic common in Italian coinage of the late 20th century.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Circulated condition)

Care & preservation

Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Since it is made of stainless steel, it is highly durable, but storing it in a dry environment prevents mechanical scratches and surface dullness.