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1 Lira – Central Italy

Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Year: 1859
Country: Italy Country flag
Issuer: Central Italy
Issuing organization: Regie province dell'Emilia
Period:
United Provinces
Currency:
Lira
(1859—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 213,751
Material
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 5 g
Silver weight: 4.50 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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References
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Numista: #38378
Value
Bullion value: $12.73

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust, date beneath.
Inscription:
VITTORIO - EMANUELE II

1859
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori

Reverse

Description:
Savoy shield with crown, collar, and wreath. Value L.1 below, mintmark at right.
Inscription:
DIO PROTEGGE - L'ITALIA
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Bologna—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1859F/B213,751

Series: 1859 United Provinces of Central Italy circulation coins

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

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