1884-R Italy 1 lira - VF silver coin - King Umberto I

Description: Thanks for checking out this listing! The vital statistics: one 1884-R Italy 1 lire coin; KM# 24.1; silver 0.8350 fineness, 5 g (0.175 oz) weight, actual silver weight 0.1342 troy oz, 23 mm (0.91 in) diameter. Both pairs of images were made in the same location under the same light. Only the background changed. I have found that a white background for some reason provides better image resolution, though it gives silver coins a misleading golden hue. ObverseHead of King Umberto I facing right with the engraver's name and date below Lettering:UMBERTO IRE D'ITALIA 1884SPERANZA Translation:Umberto IKing of Italy 1884 Engraver: Filippo Speranza ReverseThe Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides the value and the Star of Italy above the crowned shield with the mintmark below the wreath, on the right, all encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Lettering:L 1R Translation:1 LiraRome Mint Engraver: Filippo Speranza EdgeSmooth with inscription Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes Interpretation: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. This coin is in very fine condition. Details of the coin's designs are clear & distinct. Wear is visible on the coin's highest surfaces. The item in the photo is the one you would receive upon purchase. This is a raw coin, offered for sale as is. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase when you receive it, I'll be happy to accept it back and to refund your purchase price.

Price: 42.85 USD

Location: Waite Park, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-11-29T20:34:54.000Z

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