1 Lira - Vittorio Emanuele III (1901 - 1907)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Lira |
| Catalog Number | KM# 32 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3.18 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE III
SPERANZA
VITTORIO EMANUELE III
SPERANZA
Reverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.1 R 1901
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.1 R 1901
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times between knots and rosettes.
"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:
Inscription repeated 3 times between knots and rosettes.
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 R | 2,590,281 | Rare | |
| 1902 R | 4,083,605 | Rare | |
| 1905 R | 700,069 | Very Rare | |
| 1906 R | 4,665,071 | Rare | |
| 1907 R | 8,471,824 | Rare |