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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern
1927 year| Silver (.800) | 15 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1927 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Littore with fasces greets a seated woman (representing Italy) that has a torch in her right hand and the left arm placed on shield with Savoy Insigna. The year in the Fascist Era is 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:
PROVA
ITALIA
A.V
1927
R
L.20
G.ROMAGNOLI
A.MOTTI INC.
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1927 was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various Italian coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the king's role as a symbol of national unity and strength.
