2 Centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III
| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1917 |
| Value | 2 Centesimi (0.02 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A female figure representing Italy standing tall on a prow of a ship, with a branch of olive in her right hand, with the value and date above, and the mintmark on the prow while the initials of the engraver on the side of the ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENT. 2 1908
R
P.C.M.
L.G.I.
Engraver: Pietro Canonica
Edge
Plain
Comment
All the coins have the mintmark incused on the prow, except for the coin dated 1908 where is in relief.Interesting fact
The 2 Centesimi coin from Italy, featuring Victor Emmanuel III, has an interesting design element - the king's portrait is facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits on coins. This design choice was meant to symbolize the king's willingness to look towards the future and embrace change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 R | 297500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 R | 2419359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 R | 589975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 R | 2777155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 R | 1647500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 R | 4860000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 R | 1540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 R | 3637500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1908-1917 coin.
