Distinctive feature Modern fake
Edge Lettered
Face value 5 lires
Grade SPL
Metal White metal
Year of issue 1914
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Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: MS/UNC
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1914
Mintage: 272,515
Mint: Roma
Value: 5 Lire (5)
Metal: White metal
Weight: 23 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 45
Obverse:
Bust of King Victor Emmanuel III in high uniform facing right, legend around and the name of engraver below truncation.
Lettering:
VITTORIO.EMANUELE.III.RE.D'ITALIA
D.CALANDRA
Translation:
Victor Emmanuel III K[ing] of Italy
D.CALANDRA M.
Engraver: Davide Calandra
Reverse:
Italy standing on a quadriga richly adorned with flowers and other decorations. She has a shield on her left hand and an olive branch in the right. The date is below the prancing legs of the horses. On the line of exergue is the name of the author at left and of the engraver at right. In the exergue, the value is flanked by two knots with the mintmark on left and the Star of Italy at the right.
Lettering:
1914
FERT
D. CALANDRA
MOTTI INC.
L.5
R
Engraver: Davide Calandra.
Edge:
Smooth with inscription between knots and stars.
Lettering: FERT FERT FERT (between ∞★)
Mint:
R: Rome, Italy.
Reference : KM# 56
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)