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50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1862 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy, with Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation and laurel (Laurus nobilis) wreath below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
N C · 50
Translation: Kingdom of Italy.
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Comment
Coins from 1861 to 1862 are in silver .900. Due to the raising price of silver, on 24 August 1862, the silver content was set to .835, with 50 centesimi coins containing 2.2475 g of fine silver, the equivalent of 0.145 g of fine gold. Coins dated 1863 and later are in silver .835.Varieties:
1861 Florence (KM# A4)
Mint mark: plowshare, F, and mound
