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20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III magnetic; reeded edge
| Acmonital (ferritic) | 4 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1943 |
| Value | 20 Centesimi (0.20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital (ferritic) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Head of a woman facing right (representing Italy) behind a fasces placed at left, in front of her hairs, and adorned with the Savoy shield and with an axe at its left. Value below between the date at right and the mintmark plus the year of Fascist Era on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
R
XXI 1943
C.20
Translation:
Italy
R
XXI 1943
20 Centesimi
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coins in pure acmonital are magnetic and more brilliant and darker that coins km# 76a, that have also a part of NickelA part of 1943 coins were minted in Aosta but with the "R" mintmark, so are totally indistinguishable by those minted in Rome.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic; reeded edge) 1939-1943 coin from Italy is that it was made of a unique alloy called Acmonital, which is a type of ferritic alloy that is composed of iron, nickel, and chromium. This alloy was specifically chosen for the coin due to its durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring that the coin would remain in good condition even with extended use.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 25300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 35350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 97300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 R | 99900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 R | 57003000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic; reeded edge) 1939-1943 coin.
