Italy 50 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II, 1861 – 1862
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Centesimi
Year
1861 – 1862
Ruler
Victor Emmanuel II
(1849–1861)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Centesimi from Italy. Issued from 1861 to 1862. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Vittorio Emanuele II facing right. Engraver's name below the neckline.
- Reverse
- Crowned coat of arms of Savoy, with Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation and laurel (Laurus nobilis) wreath below. (Kingdom of Italy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 BN T | 184.6K | KM#4.2 | 24% | |
| 1862 N | 630.4K | KM#4.3 | 69% | |
| 1861 F | 1.2M | KM#A4 | 24% | |
| 1861 M [BN] | — | KM#4.1; reported but not confirmed | 16% | |
| 1861 T B | 4.9K | KM#4.2; B in shield | 13% |
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