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50 Centesimi - Umberto I
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1892 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak.
Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C 50
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Umberto I 1889-1892 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1889, just a year after Italy had become a unified nation, and it features an image of King Umberto I, who ruled Italy from 1878 until his assassination in 1900. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the new Italian nation's unity and strength, and it was widely used throughout Italy during a period of rapid economic growth and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 R | 635231 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 R | 148333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi - Umberto I 1889-1892 coin.
