© ninique83
© ninique83
Failed assasination attempt on Umberto I
1878 year| Bronze | 20.33 g | 36.10 mm |
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Event medals |
| Year | 1878 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.33 g |
| Diameter | 36.10 mm |
| Thickness | 3.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#438846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
8-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
GRIDO DI GIOIA
"E' SALVO IL RE"
SI ELEVO'
DA TUTTE LE PARTI
D'ITALIA
IL 17 NOVEMBRE
1878
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Plain
Comment
King Umberto I on the 17th of november 1878 in Naples, in an open carriage with Queen Margherita and Prince Vittorio Emanuele (III) and was attacked with a dagger by the Lucanian anarchist Giovanni Passannante who rushed onto the carriage shouting "Long live Orsini! Long live the Universal Republic", the Queen threw a bunch of flowers in the attacker's face and the King parried the blow, suffering only a small wound to the arm.
