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Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: VF (Edge damaged)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1921 (1919-1935)
Mintage: 16,848,822
Mint: Roma
Value: 50 Centesimi (0.5 Lira)
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 61.1
Obverse:
Portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III in military uniform facing left. Lettering around edge, name of the engraver near the rim, on the uniform.
Lettering:
VITT·EM·III·RE·D'ITALIA
G· ROMAGNOLI
Translation:
Vittorio Emanuele King of Italy.
G. Romagnoli.
Engraver: Giovanni Romagnoli.
Reverse:
Female figure holding a torch (representing Justice) on a chariot carried by four lions going right. On the chariot the initials of the author and name of the engraver. Lettering above; date, mintmark and value below exergue line.
Lettering:
AEQVITAS
G.R.M.
A. MOTTI
1921 R
C. 50
Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Years from 1926 to 1935 have been minted for collectors only and had no legal tender.
Reference : KM# 61, Schön# 62
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)