2 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 front 2 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 back
2 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 photo
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2 Lire - Napoleon I

 
Silver (.900) 10 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States)
King
Napoleon I (1805-1814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1807-1814
Value
2 Lire
Currency
Lira (1807-1814)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21331
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
2 LIRE

Translation: Italian Kingdom

Engraver: Luigi Manfredini

Edge

Debossed;
in relief for 1807 M, 1808 M, 1808 B 1st typeAutomatically translated

Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA

Translation: God protects Italy

Comment

Available in 2 types:
1 st type: small head, raised edge 1807 M, 1808 M, 1808 B
2nd type: large head, recessed edge, most common



Reference: Gigante 2017 pp 216-218Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the Emperor of France and also the King of Italy during the time this coin was minted. This coin was part of the currency used in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, which was established by Napoleon after he conquered Italy in 1805. The coin's design was inspired by the French Empire style and features an image of Napoleon wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a powerful leader.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1807 M 10145 - - - - - -
1808 B 2207 - - - - - -
1808 M 311783 - - - - - -
1809 M 326252 - - - - - -
1810 M 364878 - - - - - -
1811 M 520038 - - - - - -
1811 V 10435 - - - - - -
1812 B 47181 - - - - - -
1812 M 343644 - - - - - -
1812 V 241427 - - - - - -
1813 B 347917 - - - - - -
1813 M 215461 - - - - - -
1813 V 213078 - - - - - -
1814 M 65730 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 coin.