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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II Florence
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Provisional Government of Tuscany |
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1859-1861) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms, collar of order and laurel wreath suspended around left, bottom and right sides, with mintname and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· DUE LIRE ITALIANE ·
FIRENZE 1860
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Edge
FERT - FERT - FERT
Comment
Previously Tuscany C#86Listed as Emilia in Krause, but catalogued as United Provinces of Central Italy which were provisional governments of Tuscany and parts of the Papal States before they joined the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1861 to form the Kingdom of Italy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political change in Italy. The United Provinces of Central Italy, which issued the coin, was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and lasted until 1861. This coin was minted in 1860-1861, just before the formation of the Kingdom of Italy, which was established in 1861 and lasted until 1946. The coin features Victor Emmanuel II, who was the King of Sardinia and later the first King of Italy, on one side, and the coat of arms of Florence on the other. This coin is a piece of history that represents a significant moment in the unification of Italy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 RF | 558800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 RF | 164000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Florence) 1860-1861 coin.
