5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II Unification of Italy
1861 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Above the shield the value of the coin
Below a fasces.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQUE LIRE ITALIANE
FIRENZE MARZO 1861
Translation:
FIVE ITALIAN LIRE
FLORENCE MARCH 1861
Edge
Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: *FERT*
Translation:
FERT was the motto of the house of Savoy, adopted by King Vittorio Amedeo II (1666-1732). It is thought to be an acronym, though what it stands for have been lost to time. Theories include:
1. Foedere Et Religione Tenemur (Latin, ‘treaty and religion bind us’)
2. Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin, ‘his bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state’)
3. Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin, ‘faith is the protector of [our] kingdom’)
Another theory suggests that it is in fact the Latin word fert, the third-person singular present active indicative of ferre (Meaning he/she/it suffers/bears), in reference to Jesus bearing the sins of the world.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II (Unification of Italy) 1861 coin from Italy is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the unification of Italy, which was a significant event in the country's history. The coin's design features an image of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, on one side, and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 25 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 21472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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