Lot #584: Two Italy 1978 Fifty Lire Coins - Roman God Vulcan - Classical Wreathed Head - "Acmonital"

Obverse: Features a classical Lombard-style Female Head facing right, adorned with a wreath of oak leaves. This represents the Italian Republic. The inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA surrounds the portrait, and the artist's name ROMAGNOLI is located at the bottom. Reverse: Features the Roman god Vulcan (the god of fire and metalworking) standing at an anvil, wielding a hammer. This symbolizes Italy's industrial strength and craftsmanship. The denomination L.50 is to the right, and the date 1978 is at the bottom. To the left of Vulcan is the R mint mark for Rome. The 1978 Italy 50 Lire is a classic example of the "Vulcan" type, which was a mainstay of Italian pockets for decades. Struck in a distinctive stainless steel alloy known as Acmonital, these coins are famous for their durability and bright, silvery luster. By 1978, the 50 Lire was a workhorse coin of the Italian economy. Because it was made of "Acmonital" (a portmanteau of Acciaio Monetario Italiano or Italian Monetary Steel), these coins resisted wear and corrosion far better than most European coinage of the era. Two Italy 1978 Fifty Lire Coins. Dimensions: Acmonital (Stainless Steel). 24.8 mm. 6.25 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}