Italian States Sardinia 5 Lire Silver coin of King Charles Albert.

 Italian States Sardinia 5 Lire Silver coin, Charles Albert as King of Sardinia

5 Lire Silver coin

Italian States Sardinia 5 Lire Silver coin of 1828, King Charles Albert.
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Obverse: Bust of Charles Albert as King of Sardinia (Italian state) right.
Legend: CAR . ALBERTVS D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER. 1828

Reverse: Crowned Italian shield inside order chain and wreath.
Legend: DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &. L. 5 (P) (Anchor)

Mint Place: Genova (P, Anchor)
Reference: Pagani 233, KM-113.3.
Diameter: 37 mm; Weight: 24.85 gram of Silver (.900)

Coins of Italy 5 lire Silver coin of 1879, King Umberto I.

Kingdom of Italy 5 Lire Silver coin, King Umberto I 

Kingdom of Italy 5 Lire Silver coin

Kingdom of Italy 5 Lire Silver coin of 1879 Crown, King Umberto I.
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Obverse: Bust of Umberto I right.
Legend: UMBERTO I DE D`ITALIA 1879

Reverse: Crowned arms of the House of Savoy (Italian Royalty), flanked by value. All within wreath.
Legend: L-5 / R (Rome mint letter, in lower right corner)

Mint Place: Rome
Reference: CNI 3, Montenegro 33, Davenport 141, Pagani 590, KM-20.
Diameter: 37 mm; Weight: 24.8 gram of Silver (.900)

Umberto I or Humbert I (14 March 1844 – 29 July 1900), nicknamed the Good (in Italian il Buono), was the King of Italy from 9 January 1878 until his death. He was deeply loathed in far-left circles, especially among anarchists, because of his conservatism and support of the Bava-Beccaris massacre in Milan. Umberto I was killed by the Italo-American anarchist Gaetano Bresci in Monza 29 July 1900.

Italian colonial coins Eritrea 2 Lire Silver Coin of 1890, King Umberto I.

Eritrea Italian colonial coin 2 Lire

2 Lire Silver Coin

Eritrea Italian Colony 2 Lire Silver Coin of 1890, King Umberto I.
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Obverse: Crowned and uniformed bust of Umberto I right.
Legend: UMBERTO I RE D`ITALIA . 1890

Reverse: Illuminated star above value (L.2) and bi-ligual (Ethiopian and Persian inscription = Colonia
Eritrea = Eritrea Colony). Wreath and mint initial (R) below.
Legend: COLONIA ERITREA / R

Mint Place: Rome; Diameter: 27 mm; Weight: 9.95 gram of Silver (.800)
ENGRAVER: Filippo Spanenza, Chief Engraver Rome Mint.

Italian coins 5 Lire Silver coin of 1927, King Victor Emmanuel III.

Italian 5 Lira Coin

Italy 5 Lira Coin

Italian coins 5 Lire Silver coin of 1927R, King Victor Emmanuel III.
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Obverse: Obverse: Head of King Victor Emmanuel III.
Reverse: Eagle with open wings standing on fascis .

Silver coins of Italy 20 Lire silver coin of 1928, King Victor Emanuel III.

Silver coins of Italy - 20 Lire silver coin, King Victor Emanuel III

Italian silver coins - 20 Lire silver coin of 1928

Silver coins of Italy 20 Lire silver coin of 1928, King Victor Emanuel III.
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Obverse: Head of Victor Emmanuel III right.
Legend: . VITTORIO . EMANUELLE . III . RE .

Reverse: Italia (personification of Italy) seated left, holding torch and leaning on shield, nude male with fasces before her.
Comment: Engraver´s and maker´s signatures (G. ROMAGNOLI / A. MOTTI. INC.) below.
Legend: ITALIA / A.VI / 1928 R / L. 20

Mint Place: Rome
Reference: KM-69. Rare!
Mint Year: 1928 (Year VI)
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 14.9 gram of Silver (.800)

Italian coins 1 Lira silver coin of 1907, King Victor Emanuel III.

Italian Lira silver coin of 1907, King Victor Emanuel III.

Italian silver coins 1 Lira silver coin of 1907

Italian coins 1 Lira silver coin of 1907, King Victor Emanuel III.
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Obverse: Head of Victor Emanuel III right.
Legend: . VITTORIO EMANUELLE III
Exergue: SPERANZA

Reverse: Crown above hearaldic eagle with drop-shaped italian arms at chest.
Legend: REGNO D'ITALIA * L . 1 * R * 1907 *

Mint Place: Rome
Reference: KM-32. R!
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5.01 gram of Silver (.835)

Silver coins of Italy 1 Lira Silver Coin of 1887, King Umberto I.

Silver coins of Italy 1 Lira Silver Coin, King Umberto I.

Italian coins 1 Lira Silver Coin of 1887.

Silver coins of Italy 1 Lira Silver Coin of 1887, King Umberto I.
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Obverse: Bust of Umberto I right.
Legend: UMBERTO I DE D`ITALIA 1887

Reverse: Crowned arms of the House of Savoy (Italian Royalty), flanked by value. All within wreath.
Legend: L-1 / M (mint letter, in lower right corner)

Mint Place: Milan (M)
Reference: Pagani 604, KM-24.2.
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 5 gram of Silver (.900)

Italian Silver Coins 2 Lire Silver Coin, King Victor Emanuel II, mint year 1863.

Italian coins - 2 Lire Silver Coin, King Victor Emanuel II 

Silver Italian Coins -  2 Lire

World coins Italy 2 Lire Silver Coin, King Victor Emanuel II, mint year 1863.
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Obverse: Bust of Victor Emanuel II right.
Legend: VITTORIO EMANUELLE II - 1863

Reverse: Crowned shield with italian arms surmounted by order chain, all within wreath.
Legend: REGNO D'ITALIA - N - L.2 - BN

Mint Place: Naples (N)
Reference: KM-6a1. R!
Diameter: 27 mm
Weight: 9.97 gram of Silver (.900)

San Marino 5 Lire Silver Coin, mint year 1898.

San Marino 5 Lire Silver Coin, mint year 1898.

SAN MARINO 5 Lire Silver coin, minted in 1935.

San Marinese Coins 5 Lire Silver coin 

Coins from San Marino 5 Lire Silver coin

Coins of San Marino 5 Lire Silver coin, minted in 1935.

Italian States Coins Tuscany Tallero Thaler Silver coin of 1595, Ferdinando I de' Medici.

Italian coins Tuscany Tallero Thaler  Silver coin  

Italian States Coins  - Tuscany Tallero Thaler  Silver coin 

Coins of Italy Tuscany Silver Tallero (Thaler), Ferdinando I de' Medici, minted in 1595.
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Obverse: Half-figure of the Duke in armor, radiated with long scepter topped with lily in his right hand.
Legend: FERDINANDVS . MED . MAG . ETR . DVX . III . 1595 .

Reverse: Crowned coat of arms of house de’ Medici within foliage, Maltese cross in background.
Legend: . PISA . IN . VESTVSTAE . MAIESTATIS . MEMORIAM .

Denomination: Tallero (Italian Thaler)
References: Davenport 4186, CNI 17, Ravegnani M.24, Di Giulio 38, KM-15. RR!
Weight: 28.43 gram of Silver
Diameter: 40 mm

The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was a central Italian monarchy that existed, with interruptions, from 1569 to 1859, replacing the Duchy of Florence. The grand duchy's capital was Florence. In the 15th century, the Medicis, who ruled Florence, annexed surrounding land to create modern Tuscany. Under the Medici, Tuscany throve, while not as internationally renowned as the old republic, it bore witness to unprecedented economic and military success under Cosimo I and his sons, until the reign of Ferdinando II; whose reign saw the beginning of the state's long economic decline. It peaked under Cosimo III. The Medici's only advancement in the latter days of their existence was their elevation to royalty, by the Holy Roman Emperor, in 1691. The senior branch of the Medici line went extinct in 1737.

Italian States coins Fiorino Tuscan Florin Silver coin of 1859.

Italian States coins Tuscan Florin Silver coin

Italian States coins Tuscany 1 Fiorino

Italian States coins - Fiorino - Tuscan Florin Silver coin, minted in 1859.
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Obverse: Lion, advancing left, holding flag in right paw. Designer´s signature (L.GORI) below.
Legend: GOVERNO DELLA TOSCANA

Reverse: FLeur-de-lis within beaded circle.
Legend: QUATTRINI CENTO 1859 * FIORINO *

Mint Place: Venice
Reference: Pagani 228, KM-79. R!
Denomination: Fiorino (100 Quattrini)
Mint year: 1859 (struck 16 August-December 1859)
Weight: 6.76 gram of Silver (.917)
Diameter: 24 mm

Coins of Italy Silver Coronation Ducat coin of 1838, Ferdinand I of Austria as King of Lombardy-Venetia.

Italian coins - Coronation Ducat silver coin 

 Coins of Italy - Silver Coronation Ducat 

Coins of Italy - Ferdinand I of Austria. Silver Coronation Ducat, minted in 1838.
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Obverse: Laureate head of Ferdinand I right.
Legend: FERDINANDVS • I • D • G • AVSTRIAE • LIBERATOR • LONGOB • ET • VENET • REX.

Reverse: The iron crown of the Lombards above inscription in 4 lines. Motto (AVITA ET AUCTA - "Inherited and expanded") above.
Legend: REX • LONGOB • ET • VENET • / CORONAT • MEDIOL • / MENS • SEPT • / MDCCCXXXVIII (1838)

The Iron Crown of Lombardy (Corona Ferrea) is both a reliquary and one of the most ancient royal insignia of Europe. The crown became one of the symbols of the Kingdom of Lombards and later of the medieval Kingdom of Italy. It is kept in the Cathedral of Monza, in the suburbs of Milan.

Mint Place: Milan
Reference: Montenuovo 2586, Crippa 8/B var. (here in silver),
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 3.21 gram of Silver

Italian coins Tuscany Silver Francescone 10 Paoli coin of 1807, Charles Louis and Queen Maria Luisa.

Italian coins Tuscany Silver Francescone 10 Paoli

Italian coins Tuscany Silver Francescone

Italian coins Tuscany Silver Francescone 10 Paoli, Charles Louis, minted in 1807.
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Obverse: Busts of Charles Louis (as ruler) and Maria Louisa (as regent) vis á vis.
Legend: CAROLVS . LVD . D . G . REX . ETR & M . ALOYSIA . R . RECTRIX I. I . H . H . (hammer) (PISIS monogram)

Reverse: Crowned multiple coat of arms with chain of the golden fleece around and three star orders hanging.
Legend: DOMINE SPES MEA - A IUVENTUTE MEA . / PISIS 1806
Comment: Royal spanish arms of Lion and Castille in inner shield

Mint Place: Pisa (Italy)
Denomination: Francescone (10 Paoli)
Reference: Davenport 152, KM-C50.1. R!
Region: Italian States, Tuscany (Kingdom)
Weight: 26.96 gram of Silver
Diameter: 41 mm

Italian coins Bologna Republic Silver Scudo of 10 Paoli, minted in 1796.

Italian coins Bologna Republic Silver Scudo of 10 Paoli

Silver scudo of the Bologna Republic

Coins of Italy Bologna Republic Silver Scudo of 10 Paoli, minted in 1796.
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Reverse: Madonna and Child on clouds above city view.
Legend: PRAESIDIVM * ET * DECVS

Obverse: Crowned arms, between olive sprays, lion head above, date in exergue, legend around.
Legend: POPVLVS . ET - SENATVS . BON .
Exergue: P.10.1797

Mint Place: Bologna (B)
Denominations: Scudo of 10 Paoli
Reference: Davenport 1359, KM-339.
Diameter: 39 mm
Weight: 28.9 gram of Silver

Italian States Coins Parma 5 Lire Silver Coin of 1815, Marie Louise of Austria.

 Italian States Coins Parma 5 Lire Silver Coin, Marie Louise of Austria 

Coins of Italy - 5 Parman Lire Silver Coin 

Italian States Coins Parma 5 Lire Silver Coin, Marie Louise of Austria, minted in 1815.
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Obverse: Diademed bust of Marie Louise of Austria as Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla left.
Legend: MARIA LUIGIA PRINC. IMP. ARCID. D' AUSTRIA (privy mark) 1815 M (privy mark)

Reverse: Crowned coat of arms of the duchy within collar of the Order of Saint George.
Legend: PER LA GR . DI DIO DUCH . DI PARMA PIAC . E GUAST .

Edge: DIRIGE ME DOMINE

Mintage: 93,000 pcs.
Mint Place: Milan
Reference: Davenport 204, CNI IX74 / Table XXXVI/5, Pagani 5, Varesi 5, KM-C#30. RR!
Weight: 24.94 gram Silver (.900)
Diameter: 38 mm

The Parman lira was the distinct currency of Parma before 1802 and again from 1815 to 1859.

First lira
The Duchy of Parma issued its own currency until it was annexed to France in 1802. This lira was subdivided into 20 soldi (singular: soldo), each of 12 denari (singular: denaro), with the sesino worth 6 denari and the ducato was worth 7 lire. The currency was replaced by the French franc.

Second lira
After the re-establishment of Parman independence, a national currency was introduced in 1815. Also called the lira, it was subdivided into 20 soldi or 100 centesimi. However, this lira was equal to the French franc and the Sardinian lira, and it circulated alongside the latter. It weighed 5 grams, and had a purity of 9/10 of silver. Since 1860, Parma has used the equivalent Italian lira.
In 1815, silver coins were introduced in denominations of 5 and 10 soldi, 1, 2 and 5 lire, together with gold 20 and 40 lire. Copper 1, 3 and 5 centesimi were added in 1830. All coins until the death of Marie Louise were minted by the Austrian State in Milan. When the House of Bourbon rose to the throne in 1847, the Parman mint was re-opened.

ITALY NAPLES & SICILY HUGE 2.5 THALER 30 TARI, 1793

ITALY NAPLES & SICILY 2.5 THALER 30 TARI coin of 1793.

Venetian Coins, Silver Ducato coin of 1769, Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo.

 Coins of Venice, Silver Ducato of Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo 

 Venetian Coins, Silver Ducato of Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo  

Coins of Venice, Silver Ducato coin minted under Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo in 1769.
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Obverse: Lion of St. Mark left, with right paw on book of gospels ("PA X TI BI M EVA NG AIS") beneath castle tower.
Legend: DVCATVS * VENETVS *
Exergue: ***

Reverse: Doge kneeling before St. Mark and receiving large ducal banner.
Legend: *S* M* V* ALOY : MOCENICO ·
Exergue: *R·B·P·*

Mint Period: 1768/1769
Reference: Davenport 1561, KM-64.
Doge: Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763–1778)
Mint Master: Rizzardo Balbi (RBP, 1768-1769)
Diameter: 40 mm
Weight: 22.18 gm

Italian coins 5 Lire Silver coin of 1848, Lombardy Venetia.

Italian States - Lombardy Venetia  5 Lire Silver coin

 Italian States Coins - 5 Lire Silver coin  Lombardia

Coins of Italy, Revolutionary provisional government of Lombardy Venetia 5 Lire Silver coin minted in 1848.
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Obverse: Togate standing Lombardia (or Tyche) wearing turreted crown, looking right, spear in right hand. Star beneath head above.
Legend: ITALIA LIBERA DI LOMBARDIA 1848
Exergue: M (Milan Mint)

Reverse: Denomination ("5 LIRE ITALIANE") within wreath.
Legend: GOVERNO PROVISORIO DI LOMBARDIA 1848

Mint Place: Milan
Denomination: 5 Lira
Reference: Davenport 206, Pagani 213, KM 22.1.
Weight: 24.95 gm
Diameter: 37 mm

Papal States. Large Silver Piastra minted in 1689.

Papal States, Sede Vacante. Large Silver Piastra minted in 1689.

Obverse: Umbrella and crossed keys above arms of Cardinal Paluzzo Altieri, who was acting as office holder during the Sede Vacante.
Legend: SEDE · VACAN - TE · MDCLXXXIX

Reverse: Dove (the Holy Spirit), surrounded by light. Papal legate´s arms splitting legend (RO-MA) below.
Legend: EMITTE · SPIRITVM ·TVVM
Translated: "[God] send your spirit"

Mint Place: Rome (Papal State)
Mint date: 1689 (MDCLXXXIX)
Denomination: Scudo of 80 Bolognini (Piastra)
Reference: Davenport 4098, Muntoni 3, Berban 2159, KM-497.
Weight: 31.89 gm
Diameter: 44 mm

Sede vacante is an expression, used in the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, that refers to the vacancy of the episcopal see (the official seat of a bishop) of a particular church. It is Latin for "the seat being vacant" (the ablative absolute to sedes vacans "vacant seat"), that is, the cathedra of the particular church.

Holy Spirit is a term introduced in the Hebrew Bible, though understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.