1 Lira - Vittorio Emanuele I (1859 - 1860)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Lira |
| Catalog Number | KM# 9 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3.43 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Luigi Gori
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO
VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO
Reverse
Engraved by Luigi Gori
Lettering:
UNA LIRA ITALIANA
· FIRENZE 1860 ·
UNA LIRA ITALIANA
· FIRENZE 1860 ·
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times.
"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.
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 61,000 | Unknown | |
| 1860 | Unknown |