1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1913 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Italy standing on an adorned quadriga with a shield on her left hand and an olive branch in the right. The date is below the prancing legs of the horses; far below on the line of the exergue there is the name of the author. In the exergue, the value L.1 (1 lira) is flanked by two knots with the mintmark on left and the Star of Italy plus the name of the engraver at the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1910
FERT
D·CALANDRA M·
R
L.1
L·GIORGI INC·
Translation:
1910
FERT
D Calandra M
R
L.1
L Giorgi Inc.
Engraver: Davide Calandra
Edge
Smooth with inscription between knots 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
This issue KM# 45 is an early version of the km# 57 and is also called "Slow quadriga" (where km# 57 is "Fast quadriga") to point out the difference between the two coins. The fast quadriga has a better relief and a well defined movement of the horses that makes engraving more lively and highlights all the details.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Victor Emmanuel III 1908-1913 coin from Italy is that it was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on one side and the Italian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy, as the country was transitioning from a monarchy to a republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 R | 2212088 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 R | 3474800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 R | 5524672 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 5864646 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 R | 16176910 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1908-1913 coin.
