Can someone help me identify this Italian coin?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by John K, Feb 3, 2013.

  1. John K

    John K New Member

    I am a newbie here, but been collecting coins and tokens for 40 years. I have looked through many books, and websites, and cannot find one like this. I CAN find coins with one or the other sides showing, but not one with these particular sides together. 059.jpg 060.jpg
    Mussolini 1943 on one side, and 2 Lire 1924 on the other. It has a plain edge. Could this be some kind of error coin, fantasy coin, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
     
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  3. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

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  4. carmine vene

    carmine vene New Member



    Hi I am wondering if you found anymore info about this coin?
     
  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    It's not a coin intended for circulation. As stated it was just a fantasy issue.

    I have a similar one
    Italy - 1943 20 Lire - Exonumia Token - Fantasy Medal (Very Interesting)
    https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5491.html [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  6. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Hi, the poster you are questioning made only that 1 post 10 years ago and has never been seen since. The correct answer is either side of your post. Welcome to CT.
     
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  7. carmine vene

    carmine vene New Member

    I have the exact coin he was talking about. Is there a way to post a video of me holding the coin and flipping it to show it has two different coins that should not be.
     
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  8. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Hello? What are you trying to do? Try taking a Pic against a Mirror? It could work.
     
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  9. carmine vene

    carmine vene New Member

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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Non Va bene. LOL.
    I'm not that familiar with this coin. What do you have and what should it be like??
    Lo Sai?
     
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  11. carmine vene

    carmine vene New Member


    it is weird coin or something. on the front is 1943 Mussolini wearing a helmet. which is supposed to have 20 lire on the back. the back is a 1924 2 lire. which is supposed to Vittorio Emanuel on the front. I'm confused. the original poster in this thread seems to have the same coin. so now i know there is another one. just wish i i knew a little more. It was my grandfathers on my mothers side and supposedly he was a Mussolini supporter or as my father said a fascist
     
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  12. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Well, I tried but exhausted my efforts obviously.
    This is what I would do : Post this coin in the World Coin Section and by sometime tomorrow someone will have your answers. I bet.
    If you need anymore help, then just ask.
     
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  13. carmine vene

    carmine vene New Member


    Thank you. I appreciate your help. have a great night. If I get some answers. I will post them here for others.
     
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  14. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    From your pics, it looks like the 2 lire coin is inset into the Obverse. It's like a magician's coin, except one is inset into the shell of the other.
     
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    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    How's things in Canada bill any fires around you guys
     
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