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1 Centesimo - Victor Emmanuel III
| Copper | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1918 |
| Value | 1 Centesimo (0.01 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Female figure representing Italy standing tall on a prow of a ship, with a branch of olive in her right hand. Value and date are above, the mintmark is on the prow while initials of author and engraver are incused in the side of the ship.
NOTE: all the coins have the mintmark in relief on the prow, except for the coin dated 1910 where is incused.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENT. 1 1916
R
P.C.M.
L.G.I.
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centesimo coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III, which was minted from 1908 to 1918, was the first coin to bear the image of a member of the House of Savoy, which was the ruling dynasty of Italy at the time. This coin was a significant departure from previous Italian coins, which had typically featured images of allegorical figures or national symbols. The introduction of a real person on the coin was seen as a way to reinforce the idea of a strong, unified Italian state under the rule of the House of Savoy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 R | 56860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 R | 3539000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 R | 3598560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 R | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 3995000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 R | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 R | 11585000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 R | 9757440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 R | 9845000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 R | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 R | 2710000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centesimo - Victor Emmanuel III 1908-1918 coin.
