ITALY - ITALIE Victor-Emmanuel III (1900-1946). Test of 100 lira in Gold with quadriga of lions by S. Johnson, Special strike (SP) 1906, Milan (Johnson). Av. VITTORIO EMANVELE III. Nude head right, signature EB and below (date). Rv. REGNO D'ITALIA (date). Allegory of Italy as Cybele, in a chariot drawn by four lions to the right. Below cartouche inscribed LIRE CENTO; PROVA to left and signature S. J. on the right. Pag.P- (cf.140) - Luppino PPSJ3 - KM.Pr4 ; Gold - 32,25 g - 35 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the MDC 9 sale, 3 June 2022, No. 1091. PCGS SP64 (30944724). Special strike (SP) with satin-finish relief and mirror fields. Minimal hairlines and finger marks but the striking velvet intact. Very rare. Almost corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.