5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1906 front 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1906 back
5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1906 photo
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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Pattern

1906 year
Lead - 24.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Pattern
Year
1906
Value
5 Lire (5&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Lead
Diameter
24.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309000
Rarity index
95%

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1906
PAX DIVIDED
NON
DIVITIAE PACEM
D CALANDRA
LIRE 5 R

Engraver: Davide Calandra

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Pattern) 1906 from Italy made of Lead is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and features a portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III on one side and the Italian coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.