© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Gold (.900) | 16.13 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1927 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.13 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Allegoric figure of agricultural Italy depicted as a women carrying a sheaf of wheat on her left and with her right hand on a plow. The value is in the background left and right of the woman. Below, in the exergue, are the name of the engraver and tof the author and the date between mintamark and the Star of Italy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
LIRE 50
E. BONINSEGNA M. L. GIORGI INC
R 1912
Engraver: Egidio Boninsegna
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Almost all 1910 pieces have been remelted due to a problem in gold content.Years 1926 and 1927 have been coined for collectors only and had no legal tender.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1927 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 1910, just a few years after Italy had become a unified nation, and it features an image of King Victor Emmanuel III, who ruled Italy from 1900 until his abdication in 1946. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's newfound unity and strength, and it was widely used in circulation during a period of rapid economic growth and modernization in Italy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 R | 2096 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 11230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 R | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 R | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1927 coin.
