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1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1849-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1860 |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Crowned arms above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAB·GENVAE ET MONTISE·PRINC·PED·&·
M·L·1
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, who was the first king of a unified Italy. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1850 to 1860, and it was used in the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, which was one of the Italian states that eventually became part of the unified Italy. The coin's design was created by the Italian engraver, Giovanni Antonio Sommariva, and it shows Victor Emmanuel II in a formal pose, surrounded by symbols of the kingdom and the motto "FERT" which means "he fertilizes". This coin is a piece of history that represents the beginning of the unification of Italy and the reign of Victor Emmanuel II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 B | 5364 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 B | 15872 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 B | 61159 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 B | 21746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 P | 7051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 B | 9270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 B | 16450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 B | 57923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 B | 31326 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 B | 5695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 B | 5150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 P | 11897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 B | 4752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 M | 602592 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 P | 43869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1850-1860 coin.
