© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Trial; 1a. prova tecnica
1926 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#423389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:
1A. PROVA TECNICA
R
1926
L.5
Translation:
1st TECHNICAL TRIAL
R
1926
5 Lire
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial; 1a. prova tecnica) 1926 from Italy is that it was designed by the renowned Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse and the Italian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the king's 40th anniversary of his reign.
