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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II
1863 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Denomination with legend above and crescent spray below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
2
LIRE
T BN
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
"*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT FERT
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, the royal family that ruled Italy at the time. The coin was minted in 1863, just a few years after Italy's unification in 1861, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in Italy until the early 20th century. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of silver (.835) and weighs 10 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time and made the coin a valuable and reliable form of currency. Additionally, the coin's design and the materials used in its production reflect the rich history and cultural heritage of Italy during the 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 N BN | 10089939 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 T BN | 4075381 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1863 coin.
