Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: XF (Die Clash Obverse, under head)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1927 (1926-1935)
Mintage: 92,887,460
Mint: Brescia
Value: 5 Lire (5)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 4.95 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: 12-31-1947
References: KM# 67.2
Obverse:
Bust of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left with the engraver's names below bust.
Lettering:
VITTORIO·EMANVELE·III· RE·D'ITALIA·
G. ROMAGNOLI
A. MOTTI INC.
Translation:
Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy
G. Romagnoli
A. Motti Inc.
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli.
Reverse:
An eagle in profile with spread wings, with a big Fascio Littorio between its claws, adorned with an ax and the value; date and mintmark below to the left.
Lettering:
R 1927
L.5
Translation:
R 1927
5 Lire
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli.
Edge:
Incuse lettering (FERT) between Guilloche and rosettes.
Lettering: " *FERT* " (KM#67.1) " **FERT** " (KM#67.2).
Mint:
R → Rome, Italy.
Comments:
Coins dated from 1931 to 1935 have been minted for collectors only and have no legal tender.
" *FERT* " (KM#68.1) - 1 rosette on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Royal Mint of Rome.
" **FERT** " (KM#68.2) - 2 rosettes on the edge: it distinguishes the roundels prepared by the Italian Metallurgical Society of Brescia.
NB:
the wings of the eagle on the reverse appear on the obverse as a line along the back of the King's head, ending at the nape of his neck.
Referenz : KM# 67.2
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Sammlung : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)