20 Centesimi - Valore in consumazione ND front 20 Centesimi - Valore in consumazione ND back
20 Centesimi - Valore in consumazione ND photo
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20 Centesimi - Valore in consumazione ND

 
Bronze (non-magnetic) 3.53 g 21 mm
Description
Location
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Value
20 Centesimi (0.20)
Composition
Bronze (non-magnetic)
Weight
3.53 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#245559
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in center, lettering around, five pointed star at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* VALORE IN CONSUMAZIONE
20
3

Edge

Plain

Comment

This token was likely used in the early 20th century, as the value of 20 cents of an Italian lira at the time would have been roughly correct for the price of a drink or coffee.

The "3" symbol on the obverse and reverse appears to be a countermark of some kind.