Italy 2014 200th Anniversary of the foundation of Arma dei Carabinieri

200th Anniversary of the foundation of Arma dei Carabinieri

Following formation on 13th July 2014, the Italian Carabinieri has recently celebrated its 200th anniversary this year. The Carabinieri was formed in July 1814 by Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia. The name originates from Carabina, a type of rifle.

The design shows a reinterpretation of the sculpture ‘Pattuglia di Carabinieri nella tormenta’ made in 1973 by Antonio Berti; on the right, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’/2014; on the left, 1814; up, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome); in exergue, LDS (monogram of the Author Luciana De Simoni)/CARABINIERI. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 6'500'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Italy
Year of release - 2014