5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1936-1941 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
A female representing Fertility seated with four children between the crowned Savoy Shield with normal date at her left, and the Fascio Littorio with the year in Fascist Era at her right.
Below, in the exergue, the value and the mintmark, plus the name of engraver near rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1936 XIV
R L. 5
G. ROMAGNOLI
Translation:
ITALY
1936 XIV (XIV being years of the fascist era)
R L. 5
G. ROMAGNOLI
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Lettering incuse between knots and stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT 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.
Comment
Coins dated between 1938 and 1941 are for collectors only and have no legal tender.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire coin from Italy featuring Victor Emmanuel III is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. The coin was introduced in 1936, just a few years after Benito Mussolini's fascist regime came to power, and it remained in circulation until 1941, when Italy's involvement in World War II led to the coin's replacement with a new design. This coin is a tangible reminder of a complex and tumultuous period in Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 R | 1016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 R | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1936-1941 coin.
