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2 Lire - Carlo Felice
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Felix (1821-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1823-1831 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Crowned spade-shaped shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle, between 2 oak branches, collar of order suspended below, value 'L.2.' divides mintmarks at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAB.GENVAE ET MONTISF.PRINC.PED.&
L.2
Engraver: Amedeo Lavy
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: *FERT*XXX*FERT*XXX*FERT*XXX
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 Felice, who was the King of Sardinia from 1821 to 1831. During his reign, the kingdom underwent significant economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 L | 269709 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 L | 234717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 P | 157479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 L | 170347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 P | 365534 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 L | 101785 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 L | 99262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 L | 49161 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 P | 114700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1831 P | 72279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Carlo Felice 1823-1831 coin.
