Italy 5 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II, 1863 – 1865
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Lire
Year
1863 – 1865
Ruler
Victor Emmanuel II
(1849–1861)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.61
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Lire from Italy. Issued from 1863 to 1865. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.61 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Vittorio Emanuele II left. Below the neck the name of the engraver. (VITTORIO EMANUELE II KING OF ITALY FERRARIS 1863)
- Reverse
- Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath. Below value of the coin and mintmark (T and BN in monogram: Turin Mint) (KINGDOM OF ITALY L.5 T BN)
- Edge
- Reeded
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