2 Lire - Umberto I, Italy

2 Lire - Umberto I, Italy, 1881-1899 obverse image2 Lire - Umberto I, Italy, 1881-1899 reverse image
2 Lire - Umberto I coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    1881-1899
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
2 Lire - Umberto I Reference Price

Reference Price

$8.80-$120.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Lire - Umberto I Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dellAnnunziata divides the value and the Star of Italy above the crowned shield with the mintmark below the wreath, on the right, all encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak.

Engraver:

Filippo Speranza

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head of King Umberto I facing right with the engraver's name and date below

Engraver:

Filippo Speranza

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes

2 Lire - Umberto I Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA 1887 SPERANZA

Reverse:

L 2 R

2 Lire - Umberto I Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

2 Lire - Umberto I sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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