5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1863-1865 front 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1863-1865 back
5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1863-1865 photo
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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II

 
Gold (.900) 1.61 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1863-1865
Value
5 Lire (5&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.61 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46565
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark (T and BN in monogram: Turin Mint)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L. 5
T BN

Translation:
KINGDOM OF ITALY
L.5
T BN

Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris

Edge

Reeded

Comment

These coins were intended to replace KM#8, but quickly fell out of favour and production stopped quickly. As a result, they are highly sought-after.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1863-1865 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Victor Emmanuel II, who was the first king of a unified Italy and ruled from 1861 until his death in 1878. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in Italy, including the unification of various regions and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863 T BN 196830 - - - - - -
1865 T BN 407936 - - - - - -

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 II 1863-1865 coin.