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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
1914 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#19577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Italy standing on a quadriga richly adorned with flowers and other decorations. She has a shield on her left hand and an olive branch in the right. The date is below the prancing legs of the horses. On the line of exergue is the name of the author at left and of the engraver at right. In the exergue, the value is flanked by two knots with the mintmark on left and the Star of Italy at the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914
FERT
D. CALANDRA
MOTTI INC.
L.5
R
Engraver: Davide Calandra
Edge
Inscripted between knots and stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT FERT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1914 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued in 1914, just as Italy was entering World War I, and it features an image of Victor Emmanuel III, who was the King of Italy at the time. Despite the turmoil surrounding its production, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Italy's rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 R | 272515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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