Commemorative issue European Union Italy 1000 Lire {1997-1998} 38S 2L97 FEATURING front: Italia Turrita {female head facing left, with long hair under a turreted cap} allegorical portrait of Italian female Italia Turrita is the national personification or allegory of Italy, characterised by a mural crown (hence turrita or "with towers" in Italian) typical of Italian civic heraldry of Medieval communal origin. In broader terms, the crown symbolizes its mostly urban history. She often holds in her hands a bunch of corn ears (a symbol of fertility and reference to the agrarian economy); during the fascist era, she held a bundle of the lictors. Over her head, a five-pointed star is usually seen shining radiant; an ancient secular symbol of Italy purported to protect the nation, known as Stella d'Italia or Star of Italy. Iconographic of the Risorgimento, it was used as the crest of the armorial bearings of the Kingdom of Italy from 1870 to 1890 and is the dominant element in the modern day emblem of Italy adopted at the birth of the Italian Republic in 1948. back: map of Europe quantity 1 demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bi-Metallic coin Copper-nickel center in Aluminium-bronze ring diameter: 27 mm weight: 8.8 g ***Choose from drop down menu *** {2.4 mm thick cords} 22" black cotton necklace 24" steel/nickel ball chain {lightweight 5 g} 1-1/8" silver color keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo} ****If you need a shorter length black necklace please message me****
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