1 Lira - Vittorio Emanuele III (1915 - 1917)
Features
Denomination | 1 Lira |
Catalog Number | KM# 57 |
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 Davide Calandra
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
Reverse
Engraved by Attilio Silvio Motti
Lettering:
1916
FERT
D · CALANDRA M · L · GIORGI INC ·
R
L. 1
1916
FERT
D · CALANDRA M · L · GIORGI INC ·
R
L. 1
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times between knots and stars.
"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 between knots and stars.
"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 |
---|---|---|---|
1915 R | 5,229,214 | Not Common | |
1916 R | 1,834,892 | Rare | |
1917 R | 9,744,014 | Not Common |