20 Lire Mussolini — Fantasia 1983
Fantasy coin struck in 1983 depicting Mussolini, in copper-plated silver. Weight 20.4g, diameter 35.5mm, medal alignment. Not an official Italian Mint issue — classified as a novelty commemorative piece.
History of the 20 Lire Mussolini — Fantasia 1983
Produced in 1983 as a privately issued fantasy coin, this piece was never legal tender. It belongs to a category of commemorative items produced outside official mint channels, often depicting historical or political figures. Despite its unofficial status, it is collected as a curiosity of Italian numismatic culture and a tangible artefact of twentieth-century iconography.
Technical data: 20 Lire Mussolini — Fantasia 1983
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