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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1935 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
An eagle in profile with spread wings, with a big Fascio Littorio between its claws, adorned with an ax and the value; date and mintmark below to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R 1928
L.5
Translation:
R 1928
5 Lire
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Incuse lettering (FERT) between Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: " *FERT* " (KM#67.1) " **FERT** " (KM#67.2)
Comment
Coins dated from 1931 to 1935 have been minted for collectors only and have no legal tender." *FERT* " (KM#67.1) - 1 rosette on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Royal Mint of Rome.
" **FERT** " (KM#67.2) - 2 rosettes on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Italian Metallurgical Society of Brescia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1926-1935 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1926, just a year after Benito Mussolini's rise to power, and it remained in circulation until 1935, when Italy was in the midst of a fascist regime. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and often controversial history of Italy during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 5405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 R | 92887460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 R | 9907540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 R | 33803000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 R | 19525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1926-1935 coin.
