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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1912 |
| 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 | 30 September 1927 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Taly standing on an adorned quadriga with a shield on her left hand and an olive branch in the right. The date is below the prancing legs of the horses; far below on the line of the exergue there is the name of the author. In the exergue, the value is flanked by two knots with the mintmark on left and the Star of Italy plus the name of the engraver at the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1912
FERT
D·CALANDRA M·
R
L.2
L·GIORGI INC·
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Edge
Plain with inscription between knots and stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT FERT
Comment
This is an early version of the km# 55 and is also called "Slow quadriga" (where km# 55 is "Fast quadriga") to point out the difference between the two coins. The fast quadriga has a better relief and a well defined movement of the horses that makes engraving more lively and highlights all the details.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire coin from Italy featuring Victor Emmanuel III is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. The coin was minted between 1908 and 1912, a period known as the "Giolitti Era" after the Prime Minister Giovanni Giolitti, who was instrumental in implementing a number of political and social reforms, including the expansion of suffrage, the establishment of a modern welfare state, and the promotion of industrialization and economic growth. The coin's design, featuring the image of Victor Emmanuel III, symbolized the monarchy's continued influence and power during this time of change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 R | 2282635 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 R | 718670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 R | 534810 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 2166202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1908-1912 coin.
