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1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel II Florence
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Provisional Government of Tuscany |
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1860 |
| 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
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:
UNA LIRA ITALIANA
· FIRENZE 1860 ·
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Edge
Inset. The motto of the House of Savoy: the acronym "FERT", the meaning of which is uncertain.
Lettering: FERT - FERT - FERT
Comment
Previously Tuscany C#85.1 and C#85.2Listed 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 political change in Italy. The United Provinces of Central Italy, which issued the coin, was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and dissolved in 1860. The coin features an image of Victor Emmanuel II, who was the King of Sardinia and later became the first King of Italy. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the unification of Italy and the beginning of a new era for the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 60625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 1654981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Florence) 1859-1860 coin.
