ITALY. 100 Lire, 1883-R. NGC MS-63+.Fr-18; KM-22; Gig-3; Mont-03. Mintage of only 4,219 pieces. Tied for second finest certified and just half a grade point from being tied for finest. A fabulous example of this ever popular type and though not the finest graded it is hard to imagine a nicer example out there. Sharply struck and fully lustrous with flashy fields that exhibit proof-like qualities and sharply struck frosted devices showing the most minute of details with hints of orange tone hugging the devices. As a type it is sure to bring pride to its new owners collection.
