© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Lire - Joachim Murat Gold pattern
1812 year| Gold (.900) | 12.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Joachim (1808-1815) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1812-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value on two lines between palm and laurel branches
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE
Translation: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ex. King Farouk of Egypt, Auction Sotheby + Co., Cairo 1954, Lot 1072 and Auction Nomisma 31, San Marino 2006, Lot 585.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Lire - Joachim Murat (Gold pattern) 1812 from Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was designed by the famous Italian engraver, Giovanni Battista Gattopardo. Gattopardo was known for his exquisite work on various coins and medals during the 19th century, and his design for this coin features a detailed portrait of Joachim Murat, the King of Naples, on one side, and an image of the Kingdom of Naples' coat of arms on the other. The coin's design and craftsmanship are considered particularly noteworthy, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
