© Ringgy (CC BY)
© Ringgy (CC BY)
20 Centesimi
| Nickel | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1935 |
| Value | 20 Centesimi (0.20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
An allegorical figure of Liberty in flight holding a torch in her left hand, with the figure of the crowned Savoy Shield and the names of the author and of the engraver. To the left of the Shield is the denomination, the year of issue, and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C.20
1921
R
L. BISTOLFI M.
L. GIORGI INC.
Unabridged legend:
20 Centesimi
1913
R
L. BISTOLFI MODELISTA
L. GIORGI INCISORE
Translation:
20 Centesimi
1921
R
L. BISTOLFI MODELLER
L. GIORGI ENGRAVER
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Designer: Leonardo Bistolfi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coins from 1926 to 1935 are for collectors only and have no legal tender.This coin is also known as "Libertà Librata" ("Hovering Freedom").
Four types are known.
Obverse
Die 1 - awn from the bottom left grain long, long front top lock.
Die 2 - awn from the bottom left grain short and connects with the next one, short front top lock.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
