50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1936 front 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1936 back
50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1936 photo
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50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III

1936 year
Gold (.900) 4.40 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1936
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.40 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51436
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Upper part of a Roman Imperial Insignia: an eagle perched on a bar with slightly outstretched wings with two big medallion below. In the first is the Savoy Shield, while in the lower one there is a Fasces. The last medallion also divides value at sides, more at left is the date and the mintmark, while at right the year in the Fascist Era.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ITALIA
1936 XIV
R L. | 50

Translation: ITALY

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1936 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was issued in 1936, just a year before Italy's invasion of Ethiopia, which marked the beginning of the country's involvement in World War II. Additionally, Victor Emmanuel III, the king depicted on the coin, ruled Italy during a time of fascism and political turmoil, making this coin a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936 R 790 - - - - - -

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