5 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II Tuscany

€1.00
IssuerUnited Provinces of Central Italy
Year1859
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centesimi (0.05)
CurrencyLira (1859-1861)
CompositionCopper
Weight5 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.45 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Luigi Gori
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6, C#83, Gigante#17
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield of Savoy arms, 2 collars of orders suspended around left, bottom and right, all in circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO *
Reverse description3-line inscription with date inside beaded circle
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGOVERNO DELLA TOSCANA 5 CENTESIMI 1859
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1859  - Birmingham - 13 705 500
Catalog ID3210308180
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