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5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Trial; "prova di stampa"
1926 year| Silver | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#431762 |
|---|---|
| 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:
PROVA DI STAMPA
R
1926
L.5
Translation:
TRIAL STRIKE
R
1926
5 Lire
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial; "prova di stampa") 1926 from Italy made of Silver is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
