My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Bust in front representing Italy in a melancholic attitude, her head wrapped with a band and a five-pointed star, a work inspired by the "Vittoria Alata" sculpted by Cesare Busnelli for the War Memorial of Meda; around, garland of olive branches on the left and oak branches on the right, symbolizing strenght and glory.
Reverse
The sculptural group "Sacrificio" created by Leonardo Bistolfi for the monument erected in Rome in honour of Vittorio Emanuele II. The sculpture represents a dying hero supported by a man unchained by his sacrifice, who is kissed by a feminine figure embodyingLiberty and Family.
Related Coins
1 Lira - Nicolò Tron
Country: Republic of Venice
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Lira Tron
(1)
Year: (1471-1473) / Material: Silver
1 Testone (Sede Vacante)
Country: Papal States
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Testone = 30 Baiocchi
(0.3)
Year: (1691) / Material: Silver (.916)
10 Soldi - Maria Beatrice
Country: Duchy of Massa-Carrara
(Italian states) / Denomination: 10 Soldi
(10)
Year: 1792 / Material: Billon
1 Giulio - Innocent XI
Country: Papal States
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Giulio
(0.1)
Year: (1684-1688) / Material: Silver (.916)
1 Grosso - Federico II
Country: Duchy of Parma
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Grosso
Year: (1220-1250) / Material: Silver
1 Ducatone - Paolo Renier
Country: Republic of Venice
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Ducatone = 1 Tallero = 124 Soldi
(31/5)
Year: (1779) / Material: Silver (.948)
1 Osella - Carlo Ruzzini
Country: Republic of Venice
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1 Osella = 79 Soldi
(3.9)
Year: 1733 / Material: Silver
60 Grana, ½ Piastra - Carlo I
Country: Kingdom of Naples
(Italian states) / Denomination: 60 Grana
(1/2)
Year: 1750-1754 / Material: Silver
10 Soldi - Maria Luigia
Country: Duchy of Parma
(Italian states) / Denomination: 10 Soldi
(1/2)
Year: 1815-1830 / Material: Silver (.900)
½ Ducato - Felipe II
Country: Kingdom of Naples
(Italian states) / Denomination: 1/2 Ducato = 50 Grana
(5/12)
Year: (1554-1556) / Material: Silver