1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1862 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark.
Mintmarks:
T and B in a shield (1861) or T and BN monogram (1862) for Turi (KM#5.1)
N for Naples (KM#5.2)
F with a fist and a mount for Florence (KM#A5)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
N
L.1
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT 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
Coins from 1861 to 1862 are in silver .900, coins from 1863 on are in silver .835 due to the raising in the price of Silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1862 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued just a few years after Italy's unification in 1861, and it features an image of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the new nation's strength and unity, and it was widely used in circulation during this period. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable and accessible to collectors today, making it a popular choice for those interested in numismatics and Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 F | 431545 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 T B | 19399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 N | 496993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 T BN | 105447 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1861-1862 coin.
