50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Kingdom Anniversary; Trial) 1911 front 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Kingdom Anniversary; Trial) 1911 back
50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Kingdom Anniversary; Trial) 1911 photo
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50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Kingdom Anniversary; Trial

1911 year
Gold (.900) 16.1 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
King
Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type
Pattern
Year
1911
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16.1 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#298897
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In the field there are two figures: the female represents Italy and the male, seated on an altar, Rome. Behind the figures there is a giant steam warship adorned with festoons and with the Savoy Shield on the bow. At the left of the figures is a plow covered with flowers with "1861-1911". At the right the value and the mintmark. "PROVA" in semicricle on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
1860-1911
L·50

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (Kingdom Anniversary; Trial) 1911 from Italy is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.