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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Fascism Anniversary
1923 year| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| 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#21252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
A large fasces with an axe adorned with a ram head leaning on its right.
At left the value on two lines and below the mintmark; at right the dates (the first: October 1922 is the date of the March on Rome, the second is that of the coin)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIRE 20
OTTOBRE 1922
1923
R
Translation:
20 LIRE
OCTOBER 1922-1923
R
Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923 Italian 20 Lire coin commemorating the anniversary of Fascism is that it features a unique design that symbolizes the unity and strength of the Italian people under the rule of Victor Emmanuel III. The coin's obverse depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse shows a fasces, a bundle of rods bound together, which was a symbol of the Fascist regime. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 R | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Fascism Anniversary) 1923 coin.
