2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Kingdom Anniversary
1911 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1911 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
In the field there are two standing figures: the female represents Italy and the male Rome. Italy has her left hand on a plow adorned with ears and fruits. Behind the figures there is a giant merchant ship. The value and the mintmark are low right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1861-1911
L.2
R
Engraver: Domenico Trentacoste
Edge
Plain with inscription between knots and rosettes
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. 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1911 Italian 2 Lire coin commemorating Victor Emmanuel III is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Victor Emmanuel III's reign, but it was also a time of political turmoil, as Italy was in the process of transitioning from a monarchy to a republic. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Italy's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 R | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Kingdom Anniversary) 1911 coin.
