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1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II Bologna
1859 year| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Regie province dell'Emilia |
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Lira (1859-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#38378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms, collar of order and laurel wreath suspended around left, bottom and right sides, value L.1 below, with mintmark at lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE - L'ITALIA
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Comment
Previously C#2Listed as Emilia in Krause, but catalogued as United Provinces of Central Italy which were provisional governments of Tuscany and parts of the Papal States before they joined the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1861 to form the Kingdom of Italy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and unification in Italy. The United Provinces of Central Italy, which issued the coin, was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and was later absorbed into the Kingdom of Italy. This coin, featuring Victor Emmanuel II, was minted during a period of significant political and social upheaval, and its design reflects the tumultuous times in which it was created.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 F/B | 213751 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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