A classic Italian coin from the early post-WWII Republic era, crafted in lightweight aluminum and full of historical character.

🔹 Coin Details:

• Issuer: Italy

• KM Number: KM# 93

• Year: 1953

• Value: 10 Lire

• Composition: 96.2% Aluminum, 3.5% Magnesium, 0.3% Manganese

• Weight: 1.6g

• Diameter: 23.25 mm

• Thickness: 1.5 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Plain

• Obverse: Plough representing agriculture, with “REPVBBLICA ITALIANA” above, mintmark “R” and date below

• Reverse: Two stylized wheat ears framing the value “10”, with designer “ROMAGNOLI” inscribed below

• Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

• Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli

• Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓

• Condition: Circulated

• Minted: 1951–2001

• Demonetized: 28 February 2002

🌾 Historical Note:
This coin’s design celebrates Italy’s agricultural roots during a time of national recovery. Lightweight aluminum coins like these were commonly used in post-war Europe and are now popular collector’s items due to their unique aesthetic and symbolism.