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10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Gold (.900) | 3.22 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1927 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Allegoric figure of agricultural Italy depicted as a women carrying a sheaf of wheat on her left and with her right hand on a plow. The value is in the background left and right of the woman. Below, in the exergue, are the name of the engraver and tof the author and the date between mintamark and the Star of Italy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
LIRE 10
E. BONINSEGNA M. L. GIORGI INC
R 1912
Translation:
KINGDOM OF ITALY
10 LIRE
Engraver: Egidio Boninsegna
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Almost all 1910 pieces have been remelted due to a problem in gold content.Years 1926 and 1927 have been coined for collectors only and had no legal tender
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1927 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1910, just a few years after Italy had become a unified nation, and it was minted until 1927, which was the year that Benito Mussolini's fascist regime came to power. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Italy during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 R | 5202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 6796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 R | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 R | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1910-1927 coin.
