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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1927 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4516 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Allegoric figure of agricultural Italy depicted as a women carrying a sheaf of wheat on her left and with her right hand on a plow. The value is in the background left and right of the woman. Below, in the exergue, are the name of the engraver and of the author and the date between mintmark and the Star of Italy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
LIRE 20
E. BONINSEGNA M. L. GIORGI INC
R 1912
Engraver: Egidio Boninsegna
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Almost all 1910 pieces have been remelted due to a problem in gold content, only 6 pieces survived.Years 1926 and 1927 have been coined for collectors only and had no legal tender.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1927 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1910, just a few years after Italy had become a unified nation, and it was minted until 1927, which was the year that Benito Mussolini's fascist regime came to power. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Italy during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 R | 32589 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 59970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 R | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 R | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1927 coin.
