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2 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II
| Bronze (Cu 96%, Sn 4%) | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1867 |
| Value | 2 Centesimi (0.02 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 96%, Sn 4%) |
| 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#4250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value and date within two branches, one of laurel and the other of oak. Above the Italy star and below the sign of the mint
Mint marks:
M for Milan (km# 2.1)
N for Naples (km# 2.2)
T for Turin (km# 2.3)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 CENTESIMI
1861
M
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1867 coin from Italy is that it was designed by the artist Giuseppe Ferrari, who was a prominent sculptor and engraver of the time. The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia and later the first King of Italy, on one side, and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The use of bronze in the coin's composition was a common practice during this period, as it was a durable and cost-effective material for producing coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 M | 37500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 N | 23055000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 N | 33194953 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 M | 54211919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 T | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1867 coin.
