Italy Umberto I 20 Centesimi

History

20 Centesimi 1894-1895, KM# 28.1, Italy, Umberto I, Mint of Rome (R) KM# 28.2

20 Centesimi 1894-1895, KM# 28.1, Italy, Umberto I

20 Centesimi 1894-1895, KM# 28.1, Italy, Umberto I, Berlin Mint (K·B) KM# 28.1

Obverse. Mint of Rome (R) KM# 28.2. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

88,662,000 pieces were withdrawn from circulation from 1909 to 1914 since were easy to fake. Many of these withdrawn coins were used to mint the 20 Centesimi KM# 58.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Italy Symbol, amulet, talisman Stella d’Italia Royal crown in centre with date below, all encircled by a wreath made by a branch of laurel and oak. Above the crown there is the Stella d’Italia. The mintmark is below the wreath. The Stella d’Italia or Stellone d'Italia (Italian: "Star of Italy" or "Great Star of Italy") is the most ancient identity symbol of the Italian land. In modern times it has been associated with the Italia turrita (Towered Italy), the ancient allegorical representation of Italy. 1894 R
Reverse	Denomination inside a central beaded circle. Lettering around outside of circle. ★ REGNO D'ITALIA ★ 20 20 CENTESIMI
Edge	Reeded (milled)