© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III Trial strike
1936 year| Nickel | 4 g | 21.56 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 20 Centesimi (0.20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#243171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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. The word "PROVA" is added at left, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVA
ITALIA
R
XIV 1936
C. 20
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1936 from Italy made of Nickel weighing 4 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
