1 Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III

Emittente Italian Somaliland
Anno 1910-1921
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 1 Rupia
Valuta Rupia (1893-1925)
Composizione Silver (.917)
Peso 11.6638 g
Diametro 31 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento
Incisore/i Luigi Giorgi
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i KM#6
Descrizione del dritto Vittorio Emanuele III
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto VITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D` ITALIA L. GIORGI
(Translation: Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy L. Giorgi)
Descrizione del rovescio
Scrittura del rovescio Arabic, Latin
Legenda del rovescio SOMALIA ITALIANA UNA RUPIA ١ روپيه R· 1919
(Translation: Italian Somalia One Rupia 1 Rupia R· 1919)
Bordo Reeded
Zecca R
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Tiratura 1910 R - - 300 000
1912 R - - 600 000
1913 R - - 300 000
1914 R - - 300 000
1915 R - - 250 000
1919 R - - 400 000
1920 R - - 1 300 000
1921 R - - 943 000
ID Numisquare 3188524770
Informazioni aggiuntive

Historical Context: The 1 Rupia coin, issued for Italian Somaliland (1910-1921), signifies Italian colonial ambition under King Victor Emmanuel III. This era saw the consolidation of Italian East African control. The King, a keen numismatist, utilized colonial coinage for economic administration and asserting Italian sovereignty. The Rupia denomination reflected regional monetary traditions, notably the British Indian Rupee's influence, adapted for Italian colonial use.

Artistry: The design, characteristic of the early 20th-century Roman Mint, was likely by engraver Giuseppe Giorgi. The obverse features a laureate bust of King Victor Emmanuel III, blending Neo-classical realism with Art Nouveau influences, emphasizing monarchical authority. The reverse displays the crowned Savoyard eagle, clutching a fasces, with a Savoy cross shield, encircled by denomination and date. This iconography communicates Italy's royal lineage and imperial dominion.

Technical/Grading: Struck in .917 fine silver (11.6638 grams, 31 mm), the 1 Rupia is a substantial coin. For grading, key high-points on the obverse include the King's hair, laurel wreath, and cheekbone. On the reverse, critical areas are the crown, eagle's breast feathers, and wing tips. A fully struck example exhibits sharp definition in these areas, often with strong cartwheel luster in higher grades. Bag marks are common due to its size and the silver alloy's softness.

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