1919 Royaume d'Italie, 50 Centesimi, Roma - Vittorio Emanuele III

Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1900-1947)

Country: Italy
Grade: VF/XF
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1919 (1919-1935)
Mintage: 3,700,000
Mint: Roma
Value: 50 Centesimi (0.5 Lira)
Metal: Nickel 
Weight: 5.9 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
1919 R
C. 50

Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti. 

Edge:
Plain..

Comments:
Years from 1926 to 1935 have been minted for collectors only and had no legal tender.

Referencia : KM# 61.1 // Schön# 62

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Colección : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)