10 Lire - Vittorio Emanuelle III (Trial) 1925 front 10 Lire - Vittorio Emanuelle III (Trial) 1925 back
10 Lire - Vittorio Emanuelle III (Trial) 1925 photo
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10 Lire - Vittorio Emanuelle III Trial

1925 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Italian Somaliland (Somalia)
King
Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941)
Type
Pattern
Year
1925
Value
10 Lira
Currency
Lira (1925-1938)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#195124
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The crowned coat of arms of Italian Somaliland (a leopard above with two six-pointed stars below) divides value and legend. The date is below the coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOMALIA ITALIANA
PROVA DI STAMPA
L. 10
1925

Translation:
Italian Somalia
Proof print
L. 10
1925

Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Lire - Vittorio Emanuelle III (Trial) 1925 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Silver is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the Italian colony of Somaliland and features the image of King Victor Emmanuel III on one side and the Somali coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.