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5 Lire – Central Italy

Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years: 1859–1860
Country: Italy Country flag
Issuer: Central Italy
Issuing organization: Regie province dell'Emilia
Period:
United Provinces
Currency:
Lira
(1859—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 6,566
Material
Diameter: 36.5 mm
Weight: 25 g
Silver weight: 22.50 g
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard13
Numista: #26257
Value
Bullion value: $64.36

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust with surrounding lettering.
Inscription:
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:
Crowned Savoy shield with collar, laurel wreath, and L.5 value; mintmark at lower right.
Inscription:
DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation:
God protects Italy.
Script: Latin
Language: Italian

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Bologna—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1859B6,566
1860B—

Series: 1859 United Provinces of Central Italy circulation coins

2 Lire obverse
2 Lire reverse
2 Lire
1859-1860
5 Lire obverse
5 Lire reverse
5 Lire
1859-1860
1 Centesimo obverse
1 Centesimo reverse
1 Centesimo
1859
2 Centesimi obverse
2 Centesimi reverse
2 Centesimi
1859
5 Centesimi obverse
5 Centesimi reverse
5 Centesimi
1859
50 Centesimi obverse
50 Centesimi reverse
50 Centesimi
1859
1 Lira obverse
1 Lira reverse
1 Lira
1859

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