1 Lira - Vittorio Emanuele III (1908 - 1913)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Lira |
| Catalog Number | KM# 45 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3.18 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Davide Calandra
Lettering:
VITTORIO.EMANUELE.III.RE.D'ITALIA
D.CALANDRA M.
VITTORIO.EMANUELE.III.RE.D'ITALIA
D.CALANDRA M.
Reverse
Engraved by Davide Calandra and Evaristo Luigi Giorgi
Lettering:
1910
FERT
D · CALANDRA M ·
R
L.2
L · GIORGI INC ·
1910
FERT
D · CALANDRA M ·
R
L.2
L · GIORGI INC ·
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription repeated 3 times.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription repeated 3 times.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 R | 2,212,088 | Rare | |
| 1909 R | 3,474,800 | Rare | |
| 1910 R | 5,524,672 | Not Common | |
| 1912 R | 5,864,646 | Not Common | |
| 1913 R | 16,176,910 | Not Common |