© Nomisma
© Nomisma
2 Lire Pattern
1953 year| Aluminium | 0.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Olive Branch. Value in number at left. Mintmark and date below, at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PROVA 1953 R
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Lire coin was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and it features a unique pattern on its reverse side. The pattern includes a series of interconnected circles and curves, which were meant to symbolize the unity and harmony of the Italian people. The coin's design was meant to be a departure from the traditional coin designs of the time, which often featured images of historical figures or national symbols. Instead, Romagnoli's design was meant to convey a sense of modernity and innovation, and it has since become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
