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10 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III
| Bronzital | 4.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1943 |
| Value | 10 Centesimi (0.10 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned Savoy Arms superimposed on a fasces flanked on the right with an axe. The fasces have an ear of wheat on the left and oak leaves flanking on the right. The value is divided at the base on the fasces, with the date an the mintmark on the left and the date in the fascist era to the right. Name of the engraver below. Letter C in face value given as C.10 is abbreviation of centesimi (C.).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
R
C. 10
1939 XVII
G.ROMAGNOLI
Translation:
ITALY
R
C. 10
1939 XVII
G.ROMAGNOLI
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centesimi coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III was minted during a time of great turmoil in Italy. The coin was introduced in 1939, just as Italy was entering World War II on the side of the Axis powers. The coin's production continued until 1943, when Italy switched sides and joined the Allies. As a result, the coin's design was changed to reflect the new political reality, with the image of Victor Emmanuel III being replaced by a depiction of the Italian Republic. This makes the 10 Centesimi coin a unique and fascinating artifact of a pivotal moment in Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 26105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 23355000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 27050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 R | 18100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 R | 25400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III 1939-1943 coin.
