1 Lira 1922-1935 front 1 Lira 1922-1935 back
1 Lira 1922-1935 photo

1 Lira

 
Nickel 8 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1922-1935
Value
1 Lira (1&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.96 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2595
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Value on two lines, with crowned Savoy Shield at left. Mintmark below. All in a circle of laurel branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BVONO
DA L.1
R

Engravers: Giuseppe Romagnoli, Attilio Motti

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Years from 1926 to 1935 (except 1928) have been coined for collectors only and had no legal tender

Interesting fact

The coin features the image of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, which was the royal family of Italy at the time. The coin was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1922 R 82266500 - - - - - -
1923 R 20175276 - - - - - -
1924 R 29288000 - - - - - -
1926 R 500 - - - - - -
1927 R 100 - - - - - -
1928 R 19995500 - - - - - -
1929 R 50 - - - - - -
1930 R 50 - - - - - -
1931 R 50 - - - - - -
1932 R 50 - - - - - -
1933 R 50 - - - - - -
1934 R 50 - - - - - -
1935 R 50 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira 1922-1935 coin.