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2 Lire
| Aluminium | 1.75 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1950 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1954 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Wheat ear divides value at sides. Below the date and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L. 2
R
1947
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Lire coin from Italy, minted between 1946 and 1950, is interesting because it was made of aluminum, a lightweight metal that is not commonly used for coins. This choice of material was likely due to the post-war economic conditions in Italy, where traditional metals like copper and silver were scarce. The use of aluminum allowed the government to produce coins that were both affordable and durable, and it became a distinctive feature of Italian coinage during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 R | 123000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 R | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 R | 7200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 R | 1350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 R | 2640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire 1946-1950 coin.
