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10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1934 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Italy holding fasces with her left arm on a biga running to the left. Below the horses there are the name of the engravers. In the exergue the value between date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.10
1927 R
G·ROMAGNOLI
A·MOTTI·INC
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Incuse lettering (FERT) between Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: " *FERT* " (KM#68.1) " **FERT** " (KM#68.2)
Comment
Coins dated from 1931 to 1934 have been minted for collectors only and have no legal tender." *FERT* " (KM#68.1) - 1 rosette on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Royal Mint of Rome.
" **FERT** " (KM#68.2) - 2 rosettes on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Italian Metallurgical Society of Brescia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1926-1934 coin from Italy is that it was designed by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Luigi Giorgi. The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the crowned coat of arms of the House of Savoy, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. Luigi Giorgi was a prominent artist of the time, known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. His design for this coin was chosen through a competition held by the Italian Ministry of Finance in 1926.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 1747500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 R | 44800720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 R | 6651780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 R | 6800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 R | 3667500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1926-1934 coin.
