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50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II Florence
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Provisional Government of Tuscany |
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50) |
| Currency | Lira (1859-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms, collar of order and laurel wreath suspended around left, bottom and right sides, mintname and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQUANTA CENTESIMI
FIRENZE 1860
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Comment
Previously Tuscany C#84Listed 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 this coin is that it was minted during a brief period of time when Italy was still a collection of separate states, before the country's unification in 1861. The coin features an image of Victor Emmanuel II, who was the King of Sardinia and later became the first King of Italy. The coin's design and minting were overseen by the United Provinces of Central Italy, which was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and dissolved in 1861. Despite its brief existence, this coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 G FIRENZE | 2430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 G FIRENZE | 1222099 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Florence) 1860-1861 coin.
