1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1867 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark.
Mintmarks:
M and BN within a rectangle for Milan (km# 5a.1)
T and BN within a rectangle for Turi (km# 5a.2)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
M L.1 BN
Translation:
Kingdom of Italy
M 1 Lira BN
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Inscription incuse between 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
Overdate varieties existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II 1863-1867 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1863, 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 unity and strength, and it was widely used throughout Italy during this period. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable and can be found in the collector's market for a few hundred dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 M BN | 24053789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 T BN | 2269616 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 M BN | 7664535 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 T BN | 335465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1863-1867 coin.
