2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1914-1917 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The female effigy of Italy standing on a quadriga with a shield in her left hand and an olive branch in the right, with the date below the prancing legs of the horses. On the line of exergue is the name of the author at left and of the engraver at right, with the value is flanked by two knots with the mintmark on the left and the Star of Italy at the right in the exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1917
FERT
D·CALANDRA M· L·GIORGI INC·
R
L. 2
Translation:
1917
FERT
D·CALANDRA M· L·GIORGI INC·
R
2 Lira
Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti
Edge
Smooth with inscription (the motto of the House of Savoy) between knots and stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERT FERT 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. Some 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
0.2685 oz ASWInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire coin from Italy featuring Victor Emmanuel III is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1914, just as Italy was entering World War I, and it remained in circulation until 1917, when the country was in the midst of political turmoil and social unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and widely-used denomination throughout its circulation period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 R | 10390007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 R | 7947783 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 R | 10923056 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 R | 6122657 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1914-1917 coin.
