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10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern
1926 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:
PROVA DI STAMPA
L.10
1926 R
G·ROMAGNOLI
A·MOTTI·INC
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1926 was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular design features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the king's authority and leadership, and it was intended to be used as a pattern for future coinage. However, it was never officially adopted and only a few samples were minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
