5 Lire - Carlo Alberto (1831 - 1849)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 130 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 59.9 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
CAR.ALBERTVS D.G.REX SARD.CYP.ET HIER ·
1840
CAR.ALBERTVS D.G.REX SARD.CYP.ET HIER ·
1840
Reverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
DVX SAB · GENVAE ET MONTISF · PRINC · PED. & ·
P L 5
DVX SAB · GENVAE ET MONTISF · PRINC · PED. & ·
P L 5
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
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:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 P | Unknown | ||
| 1832 P | Unknown | ||
| 1833 P | Unknown | ||
| 1834 P | Unknown | ||
| 1835 P | 69,000 | Unknown | |
| 1836 P | Unknown | ||
| 1837 P | Unknown | ||
| 1838 P | Unknown | ||
| 1839 P | Unknown | ||
| 1840 P | Unknown | ||
| 1841 P | Unknown | ||
| 1842 P | Unknown | ||
| 1843 P | Unknown | ||
| 1844 P | Unknown | ||
| 1845 P | Unknown | ||
| 1846 P | Unknown | ||
| 1847 | 142,000 | Unknown | |
| 1847 P | 37,000 | Unknown | |
| 1848 P | Unknown | ||
| 1849 P | Unknown |