Lot #587: Rare Italy 1920 Ten Centesimi Coin - Honeybee on Flower - King Victor Emmanuel III

Obverse: Features the profile of King Victor Emmanuel III facing left. He is depicted in military uniform. The inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA surrounds the portrait. The artist's name, A. MOTTI, is usually located near the base of the neck. Reverse: Features a large Honeybee resting on a flower (a poppy or clover). The denomination C. 10 is positioned to the left. The date 1920 and the R mint mark for Rome are located at the bottom. The 1920 Italy Ten Centesimi Coin, minted during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel III, is highly regarded by collectors for its elegant, naturalistic design and its representation of the "Honeybee" as a symbol of industry and community. In the aftermath of World War I, Italy was busy rebuilding its economy, hence the symbolism of the "Bee" design, which was introduced as a smaller, more practical copper coin to replace earlier, larger versions. It remained a beloved part of Italian currency until the rise of the fascist-era designs. Size: Dimensions: Copper. 22.5 mm. 5.4 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}