5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III
| Bronzital | 2.97 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1943 |
| Value | 5 Centesimi (0.05 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head right has fasces with axe in its claws. Below the fasces the crowned Shield of Savoy divides value at sides, with date and mint mark far to the left and the date in the fascist era to the right. Name of the engraver below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1940 R
XVIII
C. 5
G. ROMAGNOLI
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946, on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Savoy on the other. The coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy, as the country was undergoing a period of fascism under the leadership of Benito Mussolini. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a unique period in Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 10632000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 16340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 25200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 R | 13922000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 R | 372000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1939-1943 coin.
