ITALY Mussolini 100 lire brass fantasy 1943 (1970s)
$20.00
ITALY, fantasy, 1943 (1970s), Obverse: helmeted head R, MVSSOLINI MCMXLIII, Reverse: fasces, lion head, ITALIA L. 100 R, MEGLIO. VIVERE. VN. GIORNO. DA. LEONE. CHE. CENTO. ANNI. DA. PECORA, MCMXXVIII A. VI, Edge: reeded, brass, 35mm, 16.84, B-X7v, Unc
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Description
Part of a series of “dictator” medals.
Medals have been made for various reasons since Roman times. In the late 20th century many of them were made for sale to collectors.
The word “exonumia” is used to describe all kinds of things that are “like” coins but are not coins. I wrote a blog post on that subject. Basic categories: 1. used like a coin but not issued by a national government, 2. looks like a coin but not made for spending, 3. other things that we are interested in.
