50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic) 1939-1943 front 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic) 1939-1943 back
50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic) 1939-1943 photo

50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III magnetic

 
Acmonital (ferritic) 6 g 24.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1939-1943
Value
50 Centesimi (0.50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Acmonital (ferritic)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24.1 mm
Thickness
1.97 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2278
Rarity index
4%

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
1941
XIX
R
C. 50

Translation:
Italy
1941
XIX
R
50 Centesimi

Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coins in pure acmonital are magnetic and more brilliant and darker that coins km# 76a, that have also a part of Nickel

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic) 1939-1943 coin from Italy is that it was made of a unique material called Acmonital, which is a type of ferritic alloy that is composed of iron, nickel, and chromium. This alloy was specifically chosen for the coin due to its magnetic properties, which made it stand out from other coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939 R 10005000 - - - - - -
1940 R 19005000 - - - - - -
1941 R 58100000 - - - - - -
1942 R 26450000 - - - - - -
1943 R 3681000 - - - - - -

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 (magnetic) 1939-1943 coin.