1 Lira - Umberto I (1883 - 1900)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Lira |
| Catalog Number | KM# 24 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3.18 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
SPERANZA
1886
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
SPERANZA
1886
Reverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
L 1
R
L 1
R
Edge
Lettering:
*FERT*
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times with Guilloche and rosettes.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
*FERT*
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times with Guilloche and rosettes.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 R | 5,420 | Very Rare | |
| 1884 R | 1,994,580 | Rare | |
| 1886 R | 6,015,352 | Not Common | |
| 1887 M | 16,304,648 | Not Common | |
| 1892 R | 31,593 | Very Rare | |
| 1899 R | 1,818,216 | Not Common | |
| 1900 R | 317,773 | Not Common |