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Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuele III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: MS/AU
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1903 (1902-1903)
Mintage: 5,894,520
Mint: Roma
Value: 25 Centesimi (0.25 Lira)
Currency: Lira (1861-2001)
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 3.75 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes, 13 November 1908
References: KM# 36
Obverse:
Heraldic eagle with the Savoia shield on its chest. Above the head there is the crown of Italy, the date is below the tail, between stars.
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
1903
Translation:
Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy
1903
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Reverse:
The value between laurel branches and the mintmark below.
Lettering: CENTESIMI 25
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint:
R → Rome, Italy.
Comments:
13,353,145 Pieces were withdrawn from 1904 to 1908 with only 315,854 remaining that were demonetized in 1908. Due to this reason, this coin is quite always in high conditions and is very valued.
Reference : KM# 36
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)