© Aurora Numismatica
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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern
1928 year| Silver (.600) | 20 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
PROVA
L.
20
R
MCMXXVIII
A.VI
MEGLIO·
VIVERE·VN·
GIORNO·DA·
LEONE·CHE·
CENTO·ANNI·
DA·PECO-
RA ~
Translation:
MCMXVIII
ITALY
TRIAL
L.
20
R
MCMXXVIII
A. VI
BETTER TO LIVE ONE DAY AS A LION THAN A HUNDRED YEARS AS A SHEEP
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1928 from Italy is that it was designed by the renowned Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse and the Italian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of Italy during a time of political and social change in the country.
