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1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II
1863 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| 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#20113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Value of the coin above a semicircular wreath with laurel branches. Mint mark below wreath
Mint marks:
M and BN within a rectangle for Milan (km# 15.1)
T and BN within a rectangle for Turi (km# 15.2)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
1 LIRA
M BN
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
"*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II 1863 coin from Italy features a unique design element - the portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia and later the first King of Italy, is depicted facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits on coins. This design choice was meant to symbolize the new direction and unity that Italy was striving for during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 M BN | 29837404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 T BN | 3839191 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II 1863 coin.
