20 Centesimi 1894-1895 front 20 Centesimi 1894-1895 back
20 Centesimi 1894-1895 photo
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20 Centesimi

 
Copper-nickel 4 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Umberto I (1878-1900)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1894-1895
Value
20 Centesimi (0.20&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
13 June 1909
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2394
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination inside a central beaded circle and lettering around outside of circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
20 CENTESIMI
20

Translation: Kingdom of Italy

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Milled

Comment

88,662,000 Pieces were withdrawn from circulation from 1909 to 1914 since were easy to fake, many of which were used to mint the 20 centesimi KM#58.

Interesting fact

The 20 Centesimi coin from Italy, minted between 1894 and 1895, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, who was known for his work on various Italian coins during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1894 K·B 75000000 - - - - - -
1894 R 13901000 - - - - - -
1895 R 11099000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centesimi 1894-1895 coin.