syzygy Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Added this very common KM #75b 20 centessimi - looks like two obverses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 A new acquisition. Added this very popular and very common 'Bee" 10 c to my collection. Despite its lack of rarity, I think that reverse is truly a beautiful design. While I have several, I wanted to get a higher grade specimen. Italy 1921-R 10 Centesimi KM #60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 This one is part of a three coin series, 1C, 2C, 5C. I definitely want the other two! Italy 1909-R, Two Centesimi KM #41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 This one is part of a three coin series, 1C, 2C, 5C. I definitely want the other two! Italy 1909-R, Two Centesimi KM #41 That is a lovely design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Aquired the One Cent variety recently...tiny - 15mm - but nice. Italy 1915 One Cent KM #40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 With this new acquisition, I have completed this short 3-coin type. I love that reverse! Would also love to meet her...well you know what I mean. Italy 1915 5 Cent KM #43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 This latest acquisition is an upgrade as I already had a couple lower grade examples of this very fine design. Nice strike on this one. Italy 1909 20 Centesimi KM #44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Great design, and this one is in very good shape too. Congrats! Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I love the Bee coin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 From the Baltimore show.. I didn't need this one, but for $2, I like the design too much to pass. ... and for $4 each I am very pleased with these two! 1938 5 centisimi KM#73 1943 10 centisimi KM #74a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Nice coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echizento Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 A few of mine. The eagle over the Fasces is one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 The centesimo is almost as small as the US trime (and a bear to image), but I am real happy with this example purchased very inexpensively at the Baltimore show. Picked up this one as well. Also nice, but with an unfortunate and distracting scratch at 9:30 on the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Added this silver 10L recently (KM# 80). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottO Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 ahh italy, love the desings on these probably my fave, EF 1913 20 centesimi, with a planchet error, also have a 1914 but thats only in fine 1921 5 centesimi high grade, with metal mix error 1 lira, very roman one of my faves and one of my first pieces, 1939 50 centesimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_idk Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 A 1970 Centennial of Rome - looks like a coin on a coin, but I do not recognize it - KM#101. I just saw your interesting thread. This coin was minted to celebrate Rome's conquest. In 1870, September 20th Italian army occupied Rome, capital of The Papal State. It became capital of the Kingdom of Italy, instead of Florence. The obverse shows "Concordia" as depicted on an ancient Roman "denario", minted by Aemilia family, during I century b.C. On the reverse, there's Michelangelo's project for Capitol's floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_idk Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 In case anyone cares what "FERT" means, I will tell you.... FERT = Fortitudo Ejus Rhodum Tenuit" which roughly translates to "His firmness guarded Rhodes" This is a reference to Amadeus the Great (1249-1323) of the House of Savoy. In 1310 he fought against the Saracens at the siege of Rhodes. In fact, there are many theories, about that. Fortitudo Ejus Rhodum Tenuit, as you said, but also Fortitudo et Robur Taurinensis = Turin's firmness and strenght - to show Savoias regard themselves as Italians, even if they came from Savoie (now, in France) Fors eius Romam tenuabit = It'll destroy Rome, by luck - after a quarrel with the Pope Foedere Et Religione Tenemur = Peace and religion keep ourselves joined together Fides Est Regni Tutela = faith protects the kingdom Fœmina Erit Ruina Tua = Woman will be your ruin - no, that's just a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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