© Aurora Numismatica
© Aurora Numismatica
5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Trial; 2a. prova tecnica
1926 year| Silver | - | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#431761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An eagle in profile with spread wings, with a big Fascio Littorio between its claws, adorned with an ax, the words 'prova tecnica fuori virola' and the value; date and mintmark below to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R
1926
2.A PROVA TECNICA
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L.5
Translation:
R
1926
2nd tecnical trial
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5 Lire
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial; 2a. prova tecnica) 1926 from Italy made of Silver is that it was designed by the renowned Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various Italian 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 was minted in 1926 as a trial piece, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
