© Stacks Bowers
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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Trial
1936 year| Silver (.800) | 20 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Allegorical female figure symbolizing Italy, holding in her stretched right hand a statue of Victory and with the left a fasces. The figure is seated on a chariot drawn by four horses with slow pace to the right. To the left the year also in the Fascist Era. In exergue the Shield of Savoy adorned with fasces at both sides divides the value. Under the base of the chariot left the author's name (G • ROMAGNOLI), right the mint mark (R).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
PROVA
XVIII
1939
________________________
G. ROMAGNOLI | R
L . 20
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1936 from Italy is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was designed by Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting the Italian coat of arms. The coin was minted in silver (.800) and weighs 20 grams. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
