This Individual 20 Lire Coin was specially requested (By Me)
to be mounted in the Slab,
with the “Technical” Reverse Facing Forward.
This is the Date Side of the Coin.
However, in the European Cultures of Monarchies, The Ruler is considered the
Obverse of Coin;
whether or not it has a date. I Prefer
The Artistry of the Goddess & Littore Side.
(Technical) REVERSE
(Holder Face Side):
A Fully Nude Littore (The Italian Peacekeepers of Rome) holding a Fasces
in his Proper Right Hand
(Like the Staff it was Mostly used as); while extending his Proper Left Arm,
with open Palms downwardly facing;
Extended toward the Allegorical Goddess of Rome known as Italia, as she sits;
Holding, in her Proper Right Hand an upright flaming torch, symbolizing
freedom; and,
Resting her Proper Left Arm on a Shield; with the coat of arms of Savoy.
Legend: (along top) ITALIA
(to the right of the Goddess) Date: 1927;
(beneath the date) Mint Mark: R {The Mint of Rome}
(to the Left of the Fasces): A.VI {Line above VI} being, the 6TH
year of the Fascist Era.
In Exergue: Denomination: L.20 (20 Lire)
Signed: (below Exergue Line on Right) The Author’s Name: G. Romagnoli
(Giuseppe
Romagnoli > Bologna, 14 Dec 1872 - Rome, 1966)
Below: The Engraver: A.
Motti. Inc.
(Technical) OBVERSE
(The Other Side):
Right facing Bare Bust of Vittorio Emanuele III.
Legend: VITTORIO • EMANVELE • III • RE •
Reeded Edge
Beaded Border; Both Sides Rim
ICG AU58
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