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Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuele III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: VF/XF
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1920 (1908-1935)
Mintage: 27,283,800
Mint: Roma
Value: 20 Centesimi (0.20 Lira)
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 44
Obverse:
A female figure on the right of the coin holding an ear of wheat in her hand.
Lettering: ITALIA
Translation: Italy
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi.
Reverse:
An allegorical figure of Liberty in flight holding a torch in her left hand, with the figure of the crowned Savoy Shield and the names of the author and of the engraver. To the left of the Shield is the denomination, the year of issue, and the mintmark.
Lettering:
C.20
1920
R
L. BISTOLFI M.
L. GIORGI INC.
Translation:
20 Centesimi
1920
R
L. BISTOLFI M.
L. GIORGI INC.
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint
R → Rome, Italy.
Comments:
Coins from 1926 to 1935 are for collectors only and have no legal tender.
This coin is also known as "Libertà Librata" ("Hovering Freedom").
Reference : KM# 44, Schön# 45
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)