• Obverse: Portrait of the Italian Republic allegorical figure Italia Turrita, with inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.

• Reverse: Denomination 100 LIRE surrounded by decorative motifs symbolizing Italian prosperity and craftsmanship.

• Composition: Stainless steel.

• Weight: 4.8 g.

• Diameter: 27.8 mm.

• Edge: Reeded.

• Mint: Rome (Italian Mint).

Historical Insight:
The 100 lire coin was part of Italy’s efforts to modernize coinage in the post-war period. Its design balances aesthetic appeal with practicality, making it a widely circulated and recognized denomination.

Collecting Note:
Though a common circulation coin, it holds value for collectors as a representative piece of mid-20th century Italian coinage and reflects the cultural and economic rebirth of Italy in the 1950s.