 KINGDOM. Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946. Anniversary of March on Rome. 100 Lire, 1923 R. Bare head of Numismatist-King l. Rv. Fasces with ram's head finial, dates OTTOBRE 1922 - 1923. Fr.30, KM 65. An exacting strike combines with frosty matte gold surfaces to create outstanding overall beauty. This coin was struck after the collapse of the Latin Monetary Union in the wake of World War I to the standard decreed for the 100-Franc or Lire unit of that predecessor of today's European Union and the Euro. Faintest traces of handling. Choice About Uncirculated, nearly Mint State. (Est. $2,500-$3,000)
Ex Louis E. Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, April 2005, lot 611); previously acquired from Stack's, private treaty, November 1945.
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