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© Numismatica Ranieri
2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1849-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1860 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms within wreath, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAB· GENVAE ET MONTISF· PRINCE· PED·&
B L · 2
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, the royal family that ruled Italy at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 B | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 B | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 B | 4859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 P | 5401 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 B | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 P | 2748 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 B | 9414 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 B | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 B | 8963 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1850-1860 coin.
