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Obverse © whitegandalf
5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III
| Bronze | 3.25 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1936-1939 |
| Value | 5 Centesimi (0.05 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head right has fasces with axe in its claws. Below the fasces the crowned Shield of Savoia divides value at sides, with date and mintmark far to the left and the date in the fascist era to the right. Name of the engraver below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1938 R
XVI
C. 5
G. ROMAGNOLI
Translation:
Italy
1936 R
XIV
5 Centesimi
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 the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, the royal family that ruled Italy at the time. The coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy, as the country was transitioning from a monarchy to a republic following World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 R | 4998000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 R | 7207000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 R | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 R | 22000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1936-1939 coin.
