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2 Centesimi - Umberto I
| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1895-1900 |
| Value | 2 Centesimi (0.02 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value and date within two branches, one of laurel and the other of oak. Above the Star of Italy and below the mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
CENTESIMI
1898
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist for 1897 and 1900 regarding the S• (Speranza) on the obverse.1897:
1) With point at end.
2) Without point at the end.
1900:
1) With point and end.
2) Without point at the end.
3) Without the initial S.
