Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: XF/VF
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1915-1917)
Mintage: 9,744,014
Mint: Roma
Value: Lira (1)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 5 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 57
Obverse:
Bust of King Victor Emmanuel III in high uniform facing right, legend around and the name of the engraver below the neck.
Lettering:
• VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA •
D.CALANDRA
Translation:
Victor Emmanuel III King of Italy
D.CALANDRA
Engraver: Davide Calandra
Reverse:
Italy standing on a quadriga with a shield on her left hand and an olive branch in the right and the date below the prancing legs of the horses. On the line of exergue is the name of the author to the left and the name of the engraver to the right. In the exergue, the value is flanked by two knots with the mintmark to the left and the Star of Italy at the right.
Lettering:
1917
FERT
D·CALANDRA M· L·GIORGI INC·
R
L. 1
Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti
Edge:
Smooth with inscription between knots and rosettes.
Lettering: FERT FERT FERT
Mint:
R: Rome, Italy.
Referenz : KM# 57
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Sammlung : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)