1977, Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Autonomous Region). Copper 100 Furlans Coin.

Mint Year: 1977
Reference: Bruce X#1.
Denomination: 100 Furlans
Condition: Some toning from improper handling (fingerpints), otherwise a nice AU-UNC!
Material: Copper
Diameter: 26mm
Weight: 7gm

Obverse: Bishops chair and sword.
Legend: NASCITE DE PATRIE DAL FRIUL (eagle) 1077-1977 (eagle)

Reverse:Seated figure - Lombard man, value (100) and denomination (FURLANS) below. Engraver´s signature (MONASSI) in field.
Legend: UN MODON PAR OMP E O´ TORNARIN A PLOMP

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia is one of the 20 regions of Italy, and one of five autonomous regions with special statute. The capital is Trieste. (Note that Venezia, i.e. Venice, is not in this region, despite the name.) It has an area of 7,858 km² and about 1.2 million inhabitants. A natural opening to the sea for many Central European countries, the region is traversed by the major transport routes between the east and west of southern Europe. It encompasses the historical-geographical region of Friuli and a small portion of the historical region of Venezia Giulia (known in English also as Julian March), each with its own distinct history, traditions and identity. The name of the region was spelled Friuli–Venezia Giulia until 2001, when, in connection with a modification of article nr. 116 of the Italian constitution, the official spelling Friuli Venezia Giulia was adopted.