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2 Lire
1798 year| Silver (.889) | 8.32 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Ligurian Republic (1797-1814) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1797-1805; 1814) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 8.32 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two standing figures: the left one represents Liberty and has a helm and a spear with liberty cap. The right one has a level and represents Equality.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTA' EGUAGLIANZA
1798
Edge
Leaves in relief.
Interesting fact
The 2 Lire coin from Genoa › Ligurian Republic (1797-1814) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in the region. The Ligurian Republic was established in 1797, after the French Revolutionary Wars, and it was a short-lived state that lasted until 1814. The coin was minted in 1798, which was during the early years of the Ligurian Republic, and it features the image of a liberty cap, which was a symbol of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment. The use of silver in the coin's composition and the weight of 8.32 grams also make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
