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20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III magnetic; smooth edge
| Acmonital (ferritic) | 4.05 g | 21.67 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1942 |
| Value | 20 Centesimi (0.20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital (ferritic) |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 21.67 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
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
XVIII 1940
C. 20
Translation:
Italy
R
XVIII 1940
20 Centesimi
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins in pure acmonital are magnetic and more brilliant and darker that coins km# 76a, that have also a part of NickelThese coins with smooth edge are not present in official Italian catalogues, so may be very worn coins, defects due to wear of the punches, or, more likely, are fake coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic; smooth edge) 1939-1942 coin from Italy is that it was made of Acmonital, a type of ferritic alloy that was specifically developed for the production of coins during World War II. Acmonital was used instead of traditional metals like copper or nickel, which were in short supply during the war. This coin is a unique example of how the metal composition of coins can be affected by historical events and economic conditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 R | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1942 R | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; smooth edge) 1939-1942 coin.
