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Italian 20 Lire (Aere dei Tre Monarchi)
20 Lire

Italian 20 Lire (Aere dei Tre Monarchi)

Kingdom of Italy · 1928

The obverse features the profiles of three generations of the House of Savoy: King Victor Emmanuel III, his father Umberto I, and his grandfather Victor Emmanuel II. The reverse typically depicts a fasces with a lion head.

Country
Kingdom of Italy
Year
1928
Denomination
20 Lire
Metal
Silver (.600 purity)

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Overview

The obverse features the profiles of three generations of the House of Savoy: King Victor Emmanuel III, his father Umberto I, and his grandfather Victor Emmanuel II. The reverse typically depicts a fasces with a lion head.

Historical significance

Issued during the Fascist era to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the victory in World War I and to emphasize the continuity of the Italian monarchy through three successive kings.

Estimated value

$40 - $150 USD (Note: The coin in the image appears to have significant environmental damage or heavy green oxidation/PVC residue which greatly reduces value.)

Care & preservation

Do not attempt to scrub or scrape off the green oxidation as it can damage the underlying metal. Store in a PVC-free coin holder in a cool, dry environment. Professional cleaning by a numismatist may be required to stabilize the surface.

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