200 Lire
200 Lire (Italica)
Italy · 1978
A brass-colored coin featuring a female head facing right on the obverse and the denomination inside a gear motif on the reverse.
- Country
- Italy
- Year
- 1978
- Denomination
- 200 Lire
- Metal
- Almonit (Aluminum-Bronze: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel)
- Grade
- Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points)
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Overview
A brass-colored coin featuring a female head facing right on the obverse and the denomination inside a gear motif on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued by the Italian Republic during a period of economic transition before the adoption of the Euro in 2002. The gear symbol represents the Italian Republic as a democratic state founded on labor.
Obverse (front)
Head of a woman (Italica) facing right, surrounded by the legend 'REPUBBLICA ITALIANA'.
Reverse (back)
Denomination '200' over 'LIRE' inside a stylized gear wheel, with the year '1978' at the bottom.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $2.00 depending on condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition grade and presence of mint state luster; most common dates have very low numismatic value above face/metal value.
Grade assessment
Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points)
Mintage & rarity
Common, millions minted in 1978
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Mass-produced circulating coin; counterfeiting is extremely rare due to low face value.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard business strike with no major rarities for 1978.
Similar coins
Other Italian Lire denominations from the same era (e.g., 100 Lire)
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment in a 2x2 coin flip or mylar holder. Avoid cleaning to preserve original surfaces.
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