50 Centesimi - Umberto I

Features

Issuer Italy
King Umberto I (1878-1900)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1889-1892
Value 50 Centesimi (0.50 ITL)
Currency Lira (1861-2001)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21246
References KM# 26
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
1889

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

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.
Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C 50
R

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Smooth

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1889 R Photo 635 231 $ 140 $ 350 95%
1892 R Photo 148 333 26%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 401
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1889 R UNC USD 228.77
(EUR 212.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232334
Lot 64414
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1889 R UNC
(NGC MS64+)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311
Lot 63464
Internet Archive
9 Mar 2023 1889 R UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62606
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1889 R UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99345
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 1889 R AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 87.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62607
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1889 R AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62608
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1889 R AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centesimi - Umberto I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62609
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1892 R AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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