Italy 100 000 Lire, 1998

100 000 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1998. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 25 mm and weighs 15 g.

Obverse

Aereal view of the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena, with the Tower of Mangia at its right. In the background a series of palaces surrounding the Piazza del Campo (the heart of old town of Siena and one of the most beautiful square of Italy). Below the name of the engraver (Italian Republic)

Reverse

A sculptural group by Nicola Pisano, representing an allegory of architecture. Above the value with dates at sides. Below the legend and the mintmark on five lines. (Completion of the Torre del Mangia of Palazzo Pubblico in Siena
DCL (650th) Anniversary)

Edge

Reeded