1 Lira – Central Italy
Italy
Context
Years: 1859–1860
Country: Italy 
Issuer: Central Italy
Issuing organization: Provisional Government of Tuscany
Period:
Ruler: Victor Emmanuel II
Currency:
(1859—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 1,715,606
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard9
Numista: #2743
Value
Bullion value: $12.73
Obverse
Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Reverse
Description:
Savoy shield with crown, collar, and wreath. Value L.1 below, mintmark at right.
Inscription:
UNA LIRA ITALIANA
· FIRENZE 1860 ·
· FIRENZE 1860 ·
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Edge
Inset. The motto of the House of Savoy: the acronym "FERT", the meaning of which is uncertain.
Legend:
FERT - FERT - FERT
Translation:
FERT - FERT - FERT
Language: Latin
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Florence | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | — | 60,625 | ||
| 1860 | — | 1,654,981 |
⭐ Somewhat Rare