Italy 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III, 1911

5 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1911. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 25 g.

Obverse

Head of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left. Name of the engraver below neck.

Reverse

In the field there are two figures: the female represents Italy and the male, seated on an altar, Rome. Behind the figures there is a giant steam warship adorned with festoons and with the Scudo Sabaudo on the bow. At the left of the figures is a plow covered with flowers with 1861-1911. At the right the value and the mintmark

Edge

Smooth with inscription between knots and stars