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2 Lire / 4⁄10 Rial - Umberto I
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Eritrea |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1889-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1896 |
| Value | 2 Lire (⅖) |
| Currency | Tallero (1890-1921) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 4 September 1898 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Denomination at centre, tree branches at bottom.
Scripts: Arabic, Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
COLONIA ERITREA
L . 2
፬ የብር ፡ አሥርያ
اعـشـار ريا ل
R
Translation: Colony of Eritrea. 4 tenths of birr. Four tenths of rial.
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1,017,599 coins of the total mintage were taken out of circulation and melted downInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Umberto I of Italy, who ruled from 1878 to 1900. The coin was minted in Italian Eritrea, which was an Italian colony at the time. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Italian and African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 R | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 R | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire / 4⁄10 Rial - Umberto I 1890-1896 coin.
