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© Nomisma
50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III Trial strike
1936 year| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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. The word "PROVA" is added on the left, along the rim below the wing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
PROVA
1936
XIV
R
C. 50
Translation:
Italy
Trial strike
1936
XIV
R
50 Centesimi
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1936 from Italy made of Nickel weighing 6 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
