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| Location | Italy |
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| Year | 1940 |
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| Weight | 6.52 g |
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| Obverse description | The Italian battleship Caio Duilio depicted in right profile in the lower field, its superstructure and gun turrets rendered in detailed relief. To the left, a tall Roman column adorned with naval rostra (ship prow rams) rises prominently, an allusion to the ancient Columna Rostrata. The arched legend appears along the upper rim. |
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| Reverse description | An ancient Roman war galley (trireme) sailing to the right over stylized waves, depicted in detailed relief with a large billowing sail, oar banks, a decorated stern volute, and a prominent ram at the bow. The arched legend is positioned along the upper rim of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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