Authentic circulated coin that has been cleaned and lightly
buffed to reveal the natural patina and relief of the coin.
Please Note: Due to the coins being Real Authentic circulated coins they may have small dings, scratches, normal wear, and patina.
Wear History! Circulated (Has History and character)
Coin Facts:
| Weight | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
Young female head facing left with a long braid and wheat sprigs on hair (a representation of the Goddess Ceres). Country name above around the rim. Below the head a small flower and the name of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
GIANDOMENICO
Translation: Italian Republic
Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico
In the field, cow nursing calf decentralized to the left, to the right the indication of the value on two lines, plus the date. The mintmark is at left of cow, near the rim. In the background depiction of meridians and parallels to symbolize the world.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NUTRIRE IL MONDO
100
LIRE
R
1979
FAO
Translation:
Feeding the World
100 Lire
FAO
Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico