20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III non-magnetic; smooth edge
1939 year| Acmonital (austenitic) | 3.98 g | 21.65 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 20 Centesimi (0.20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital (austenitic) |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Diameter | 21.65 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Head of a woman (representing Italy) with a fasces at left, in front of her hairs. Fasces is adorned with the Savoy shield and with an axe at left and the value below between dates and mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
R
XVIII
1939
C.20
Translation:
Italy
R
XVIII
1939
20 Centesimi
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Smooth Krause World Coins and Numista catalogs continue to report Italy 20 centesimi minted from 1939 to 1943 magnetic (KM 75a) and non-magnetic (KM75c) coins with plain edge. If you have a piece with plain edge check it for a smaller diameter, for residual of original reeded, due to a work with a tool to file it and round off.
In all italian catalogs there are reported only types having reeded edge.
Please cancel them.
Enrico
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1939 Italian 20 Centesimi coin is that it was made of Acmonital, a rare and unique alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a smooth, non-magnetic surface. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were often made of more common metals like copper or nickel. The use of Acmonital in the production of this coin reflects Italy's efforts to create a durable and long-lasting currency that would withstand the test of time.
