Description: FeaturesIssuerItaly KingVittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) TypeStandard circulation coinYears1861-1878Value5 Lire (5 ITL)CurrencyLira (1861-2001)CompositionSilver (.900)Weight25 gDiameter37 mmThickness2 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationCoin alignment ↑↓DemonetizedYes ObverseThe bust of King Victor Emmanuel II facing right, and the name of the engraver and the date below the neck.Script: LatinLettering: VITTORIO EMANUELE II FERRARIS 1872Engraver: Giuseppe FerrarisReverseSavoy coat of arms decorated with collar and badge of Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, both within a laurel wreath, and the value of the coin and the mintmark below.Script: LatinLettering: REGNO D'ITALIA L.5 M BNTranslation: KINGDOM OF ITALY 5 LIRA M BNEngraver: Giuseppe Ferraris EdgeInscription with Savoyan knots and rosettes.Lettering: * FERT * FERT * FERT *Translation: FERT was the motto of the house of Savoy, adopted by King Vittorio Amedeo II (1666-1732). It is thought to be an acronym, though what it stands for have been lost to time. Theories include: 1. Foedere Et Religione Tenemur (Latin, ‘treaty and religion bind us’) 2. Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin, ‘his bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state’) 3. Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin, ‘faith is the protector of [our] kingdom’) Another theory suggests that it is in fact the Latin word fert, the third-person singular present active indicative of ferre (Meaning he/she/it suffers/bears), in reference to Jesus bearing the sins of the world. Mint RRome, Italy
Price: 6500 USD
Location: Msida
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Silver
Year: 1872
Fineness: .900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
