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Rare Italian 20 Lire Commemorative Coin Mussolini Era (1943)
This is a striking Italian 20 Lire commemorative coin from 1943, featuring a profile portrait of Benito Mussolini wearing a military helmet. The obverse bears the inscription "MUSSOLINI" and the Roman numerals MCMXLIII (1943).
The reverse features a roaring lions head alongside the phrase "Meglio vivere un giorno da leone che cento anni da pecora", translating to "Better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep" a well-known slogan from Fascist-era Italy. The word "ITALIA" and the denomination "L.20" are also prominently displayed.
This coin is a powerful historical artifact from World War II-era Italy. It is in well-preserved condition with detailed relief and minimal wear.