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1886 R Umberto I Italian Silver Lira - $25 (Frederick)
Jordan Valley Way
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Obverse
Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the name of the engraver and the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
SPERANZA
1886
Translation:
UMBERTO THE KING OF ITALY
SPERANZA
1886
Reverse
Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak with the star of Italy above the crown
Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: 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.