5 Lire - Vittorio Emmanuele II (1850 - 1861)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 144 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 59.9 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
VICTORIVS EMMANUEL II.D.G.REX SARD.CYP.ET HIER.
VICTORIVS EMMANUEL II.D.G.REX SARD.CYP.ET HIER.
Reverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
DVX SAB.GENVAE ET MONTISF.PRINC.PED.&
DVX SAB.GENVAE ET MONTISF.PRINC.PED.&
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 B | 58,000 | Unknown | |
| 1850 P | 721,000 | Unknown | |
| 1851 B | 49,000 | Unknown | |
| 1851 P | 316,000 | Unknown | |
| 1852 B | 97,000 | Unknown | |
| 1852 P | 391,000 | Unknown | |
| 1853 P | 167,000 | Unknown | |
| 1854 B | 74,000 | Unknown | |
| 1854 P | 284,000 | Unknown | |
| 1855 B | 52,000 | Unknown | |
| 1855 P | 84,000 | Unknown | |
| 1856 B | 37,000 | Unknown | |
| 1856 P | 58,000 | Unknown | |
| 1857 B | 19,000 | Unknown | |
| 1857 P | 35,000 | Unknown | |
| 1858 B | 11,000 | Unknown | |
| 1858 P | 30,000 | Unknown | |
| 1859 B | 12,000 | Unknown | |
| 1859 P | 49,000 | Unknown | |
| 1860 B | 5,044 | Unknown | |
| 1861 B | 12,000 | Unknown |


