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50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II Bologna
1859 year| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Regie province dell'Emilia |
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50) |
| Currency | Lira (1859-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms, collar of order and laurel wreath suspended around left, bottom and right sides, value C.50 below, with mintmark at lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE - L'ITALIA
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Comment
Previously C#1Listed as Emilia in Krause, but catalogued as United Provinces of Central Italy which were provisional governments of Tuscany and parts of the Papal States before they joined the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1861 to form the Kingdom of Italy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II (Bologna) 1859 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued by the United Provinces of Central Italy, which was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and dissolved in 1860. This coin was one of the few coins minted by this entity before it was replaced by the Kingdom of Italy. Therefore, it holds historical significance as a symbol of a brief but important period in Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 F/B | 179012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II (Bologna) 1859 coin.
