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2 Lire - Napoleon I
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| 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 type
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 216-218
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.
