1867 Vittoria Emanuel 5 c, bronze/Italy coin/token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an old, worn copper coin with a visible profile of a person on one side; the surface appears tarnished and slightly corroded, obscuring some of the details of the portrait and the surrounding inscriptions, which are partially readable, suggesting age and historical significance; the coin's edge is smooth with a few spots showing signs of wear, making it suitable for collectors interested in antique or vintage numismatic items due to its apparent historical and cultural value, possibly from an era when coins were handmade and frequently circulated, adding to its mystique as a piece of historical currency that has endured through time.

The image depicts an old, worn copper coin with a visible profile of a person on one side; the surface appears tarnished and slightly corroded, obscuring some of the details of the portrait and the surrounding inscriptions, which are partially readable, suggesting age and historical significance; the coin's edge is smooth with a few spots showing signs of wear, making it suitable for collectors interested in antique or vintage numismatic items due to its apparent historical and cultural value, possibly from an era when coins were handmade and frequently circulated, adding to its mystique as a piece of historical currency that has endured through time.

Name/Title

1867 Vittoria Emanuel 5 c, bronze/Italy coin/token

Entry/Object ID

681/16637

Description

1867 Vittoria Emanuel 5 c, bronze/Italy

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/ITALY, Coins

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Italy