50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III 1936-1938 front 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III 1936-1938 back
50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III 1936-1938 photo
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50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III

 
Nickel 6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1936-1938
Value
50 Centesimi (0.50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#13085
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Side view of an eagle with raised wings holding a fasces with an axe in its claws, date and year of Fascist Era on the left, near the tail. Below the fasces, in exergue, the Savoy shield divides the value and mintmark at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ITALIA
1936
XIV
R
C. 50

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coins dated 1937 and 1938 are for collectors only and have no legal tender

Interesting fact

The 50 Centesimi coin from Italy, featuring Victor Emmanuel III, has an interesting feature - it was designed by Italy's leading fascist sculptor, Arturo Dazzi. This coin was minted during the period of fascist rule in Italy, and the design reflects the propaganda efforts of the regime.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936 R 118000 - - - - - -
1937 R 50 - - - - - -
1938 R 20 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III 1936-1938 coin.