2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1862 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 7 August 1883 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark.
Mintmarks:
T and B in a shield for Turi (KM#6.1)
N for Naples (KM#6.2)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
N
L. 2
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: *FERT*
Translation:
FERT was the motto of the house of Savoy, adopted by King Vittorio Amedeo II (1666-1732). It is thought to be an acronym, though what it stands for have been lost to time. Theories include:
1. Foedere Et Religione Tenemur (Latin, ‘treaty and religion bind us’)
2. Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin, ‘his bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state’)
3. Fides Est Regni Tutela (Latin, ‘faith is the protector of [our] kingdom’)
Another theory suggests that it is in fact the Latin word fert, the third-person singular present active indicative of ferre (Meaning he/she/it suffers/bears), in reference to Jesus bearing the sins of the world.
Comment
Coins from 1861 to 1862 are in silver .900, coins from 1863 on are in silver .835 due to the raising in the price of Silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire coin featuring Victor Emmanuel II is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Italy. The coin was minted in 1861-1862, just a few years after Italy's unification in 1858, and during a period of political and social upheaval. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of Italy's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 T B | 9871 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 N | 61949 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1861-1862 coin.
