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tower1210 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 3:44 pm Hi All, Found this in an estate sale. Woman's husband was born in Italy. It's in near perfect condition and appears to be a Silver 1928 Mussolini coin. It is definitely silver I know that much. I'm just not sure how to tell if it's a later made commemorative coin or if it's original. Anyone know a value on something like this? Report this Post to the Staff

worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 3:58 pm I believe it is a privately made fantasy issue. I saw many of these at European shows back in the 70s. Not sure of their origin, but I believe they were made in Italy. Report this Post to the Staff
X2an Pillar of the Community Sweden 1078 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 5:42 pm Although this looks modern indeed, the original issue is not fantasy and actually does exist: http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces16857.html This coin feels like it's a modern re-strike, but it could aswell be a near-perfect and well preserved coin. What makes doubt that is the lack of toning (which should be present on a 77 year old silver coin!), no wear, frosted high spots aswell as having very reflective low spots, traits very common on newly-issued European coins, primarily nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 6:03 pm x2an---The coin on Numista is an authentic one with the portrait of Victor Emmanuel not Mussolini. To my knowledge, no authorized coin was ever issued with the portrait of Mussolini. Report this Post to the Staff
X2an Pillar of the Community Sweden 1078 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 6:06 pm Woops, missed that part. I went for reverse mostly only and for a quick glance the portraits looked similar That explains everything. Report this Post to the Staff
8060048 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 7:49 pm This is a fantasy issue struck in 1983 to commemorate the centennial of Benito Mussolini's birth. It was struck in both BU & Proof and sold as a commemorative. They are typically struck in cupro-nickel or a similar white metal. I have never seen one in silver. The reverse of this coin is copied from the actual 1928, 10th Anniversary End of WWI, 20 Lire coin featuring King Vittorio Emanuelle III on the obverse. The actual 1928 20L coin featuring King Emanuelle III, is a .600 silver World Crown which is a tough coin to collect in mint state. It will set you back more than $1,500 in MS-64! Report this Post to the Staff
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