Italy 100 Lire 1955 Coin

For sale is a classic Italian 100 Lire coin from 1955, an item symbolizing Italy's post-World War II recovery and prosperity. The obverse of the coin features a female head profile adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing the Italian Republic, and is surrounded by the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA". Below the neck, the designer's name "ROMAGNOLI" can be discerned. The reverse side depicts the goddess Minerva (the Roman equivalent of the Greek Athena), goddess of wisdom, arts, and just war, standing beside a young olive tree, a symbol of peace and abundance. To the left of the figure is the denomination "L.100" (100 Lire), and below the ground line is the year of issue "1955" and to the right the mint mark "R" (Rome). The coin is made of Acmonital (a stainless steel alloy), known for its durability. This circulated coin is a common and accessible historical piece, ideal for beginner collectors or as an addition to a classic European coin collection, and a memento from the Italian Republic of the mid-20th century.