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2 Lire - Carlo Alberto
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Albert (1831-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1849 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned squarish shield of Savoy arms between 2 laurel branches, collar of order suspended below, value 'L.2.' at bottom, mintmarks at lower left
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &.
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
FERT - FERT - FERT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during the reign of Carlo Alberto, who was a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement. He played a key role in the creation of the Kingdom of Italy and was known for his liberal policies and support for constitutional government. The coin's design features an image of Carlo Alberto on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 P | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 P | 187 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 P | 5100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 P | 35450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 P | 19950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 P | 14200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 P | 4250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 P | 10150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 P | 12400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 P | 29550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 P | 52400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 P | 15250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 P | 14550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 P | 12850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 P | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Carlo Alberto 1832-1849 coin.
