5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (first type; trial strike) 1936 front 5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (first type; trial strike) 1936 back
5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (first type; trial strike) 1936 photo
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5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III first type; trial strike

1936 year
Copper 3.25 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Pattern
Year
1936
Value
5 Centesimi (0.05&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Copper
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
References
Numista
N#242069
Rarity index
92%

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. The word "PROVA" is added to the left, along the rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ITALIA
PROVA
1936 R
XIV
C. 5
G. ROMAGNOLI

Translation:
Italy
Trial strike

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III (first type; trial strike) 1936 from Italy, made of Copper weighing 3.25g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its limited mintage and historical significance.