Kingdom of Italy – 5 cents, , 'Spiga' ['Grain'], 1st
Kingdom of Italy – 5 cents, , 'Spiga' ['Grain'], 1st type, Victor Emmanuel III (coin not issued)Note: Rare coin (R). This coin has a significant historical importance: The 'Spiga' ['Grain'] 5 cent coin was coined in on iron and nickel alloy blanks in order to replace the copper which was needed for the war effort. This coin was part an official coining, but it was never issued because it was revealed that it could not hold up to the wear and tear of circulation. Many of the coins were re-cast.See photos to form your own impression of the lot. Read More