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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel I
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel I (1802-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 5 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#37263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle, collar of order around, value 'L. - 5.' divides mintmarks below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAB•IANVAE ET MONTISF•PRINC•PED•&
L• 5•
Engraver: Amedeo Lavy
Edge
Recessed inscription - 3 times
Lettering: FERT - FERT - FERT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it features an image of Victor Emmanuel I, the first king of a unified Italy, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during his reign from 1816 to 1820 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 25 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 L | 23143 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 L | 44067 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 L | 55169 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 L | 35297 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 L | 100552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel I 1816-1820 coin.
