10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1936-1941 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Female figure (allegory of Italy) standing on the prow of a ship, with a small statue of Victory in her left hand and a fasces in her right. Left, the year and the Fascist Era on two lines; at right the mintmark. On the bow of the ship the crowned Shield of Savoy is flanked by two fascis. In exergue the value, with the name of the engraver at right, around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1936
XIV R
L.10
G. ROMAGNOLI
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Lettering incuse between knots and stars
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
Coins dated from 1937 to 1941 are for collectors only and have no legal tenderInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1936-1941 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. Victor Emmanuel III was the King of Italy from 1900 until his abdication in 1946, and his reign saw the rise of fascism and the rule of Benito Mussolini, who came to power in 1922. The coin's mintage period, 1936-1941, spans the time between Italy's invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 and the country's entry into World War II on the side of the Axis powers in 1940. Despite the turmoil of this period, the coin remains a popular collector's item due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted from silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 R | 618500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1936-1941 coin.
