20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III End of World War
1928 year| Silver (.600) | 20 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Upper part of the Fascio Littorio (the same of km# 63), with on its right an axe adorned with a lion head. On the axe of the fascio there is a motto, while on the bindings there are dates in roman numbers (up the date of the end of the War, below the present year). Left of the Fascio are the value and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MCMXVIII ITALIA
L.
20
R
MCMXXVIII
A.VI
MEGLIO·
VIVERE·VN·
GIORNO·DA·
LEONE·CHE·
CENTO·ANNI·
DA·PECO-
RA ~
Translation:
1918-1928
BETTER TO LIVE A DAY AS A LION THAN A HUNDRED YEARS AS A SHEEP
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the end of World War I and the reign of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and an image of the Italian flag on the other, symbolizing the country's victory and unity during the war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 R | 3536250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (End of World War 1) 1928 coin.
