1 Lira - Umberto I
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1900 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak with the star of Italy above the crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L 1
R
Translation:
1 Lira
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT
Translation:
FERT was the motto of the house of Savoy, adopted by King Vittorio Amedeo II (1666-1732). It is thought to be an acronym, though what it stands for have been lost to time. Theories include:
1. Foedere Et Religione Tenemur (Latin, ‘treaty and religion bind us’)
2. Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin, ‘his bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state’)
3. Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin, ‘faith is the protector of [our] kingdom’)
Another theory suggests that it is in fact the Latin word fert, the third-person singular present active indicative of ferre (Meaning he/she/it suffers/bears), in reference to Jesus bearing the sins of the world.
Comment
The mintmark is below the wreath on the right of the reverseInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. Umberto I, also known as Humbert I, was the King of Italy from 1878 until his assassination in 1900. During his reign, Italy underwent significant modernization and industrialization, and this coin reflects that period of transformation. The coin's design features the profile of Umberto I on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy on the other, symbolizing the country's shift towards a more modern and unified identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 R | 5420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 R | 1995000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 R | 6095000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 M | 16304648 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 R | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 R | 1818000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 R | 318000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Umberto I 1883-1900 coin.
