5 Lire - Vittorio Emanuele III (1914)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 56 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.16 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Davide Calandra
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
VITTORIO EMANELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
Reverse
Engraved by Davide Calandra
Lettering:
1914
FERT
D. CALANDRA
MOTTI INC.
L.5
R
1914
FERT
D. CALANDRA
MOTTI INC.
L.5
R
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 R | 272,515 | Very Rare |