Italy 50 Centesimi (Fakes are possible) 1936 to 1943

These coins were minted in nickel from 1936 to 1938, and in stainless steel from 1939 to 1943. The nickel coins are valuable:

50 CENTESIMI DATED 1936
worn: $10 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $20
well preserved: $80
fully uncirculated: $120

In the unlikely event that you should encounter a nickel coin dated 1937 or 1938, take it for an inspection by a professional in a coin shop. 50 Centesimi coins from these years are extremely rare, and catalog at over a thousand dollars in fully uncirculated condition.

Stainless steel coins are worth far less:

50 CENTESIMI 1939 TO 1943
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: less than $1
fully uncirculated: $2
50 centesimi dated 1943 are rare, cataloging at $50 in well preserved condition.

Be sure you understand what the word 'catalog' means when pricing coins. It is a weasel word. Use the Terminology page to read about this.

Since 1943 coins are valuable, you might encounter a fake. Genuine coins weigh 6.00 grams.

By the way, the eagle on the reverse is perched on a fasces, literally a bundle of sticks and an axe, symbolizing power and jurisdiction, or strength through unity. The old fashioned US Mercury dime has a fasces on the reverse.
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