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5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II
| Bronze (Cu 96%, Sn 4%) | 4.87 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1867 |
| Value | 5 Centesimi (0.05 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 96%, Sn 4%) |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value and date within two branches, one of laurel and the other of oak with the star of Italy above and the mintmark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTESIMI
1861
M
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reference Numbers:Bologna - KM#3.1
Milan - KM#3.2
Naples - KM#3.3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1867 coin from Italy is that it was designed by the artist Giuseppe Ferrari, who was a prominent sculptor and engraver of the time. The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia and later the first King of Italy, on one side, and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The coin was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy, as the country was in the process of unifying and becoming a single nation-state. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a symbol of Italian history and culture, and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 B | 3808922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 M | 210000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 N | 103706743 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 N | 106293217 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 M | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 N | 46000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1867 coin.
