20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.800) | 15 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1927-1934 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#7191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
A Littore with fasces greeting a seated woman (representing Italy) that has a torch in her right hand and the left arm placed on a shield with Savoy Insigna, with the year in the Fascist Era left of the Littore, while at the right of Italy is the date and the mintmark. The value is below, in the exergue, together with the names of engraver and author.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
A.VI
1927
L.20
G.ROMAGNOLI
A.MOTTI INC.
Translation:
Italy
Year Six
1927
20 Lire
G. Romagnoli
A. Motti INC.
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coins dated 1927 Year V have been minted for experiment and should be considered as trial stikes.Years from 1928 to 1934 have been coined for collectors only and had no legal tender status.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1927-1934 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 1927, just a year after Benito Mussolini's fascist party came to power, and it remained in circulation until 1934, when Italy's monarchy was abolished and the fascist regime took control of the country. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and tumultuous history of Italy during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 R | 3518002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 R | 2486898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1927-1934 coin.
