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50 Centesimi / ⅒ Rial - Umberto I
1890 year| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Eritrea |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1889-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1890 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.1) |
| Currency | Tallero (1890-1921) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 4 September 1898 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Denomination at centre, tree branches at bottom.
Scripts: Arabic, Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
COLONIA ERITREA
C . 50
፩ የብር ፡ አሥርያ
عشرريال
M
Translation: Colony of Eritrea. Tenth of birr. Tenth of rial.
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief period of Italian colonization of Eritrea, which lasted from 1882 to 1890. The coin features the image of King Umberto I of Italy, who reigned from 1878 to 1900. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight of 2.5 grams also make it stand out among other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 M | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi / ⅒ Rial - Umberto I 1890 coin.