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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III non-magnetic
| Acmonital (austenitic) | 10 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital (austenitic) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head left, has fasces with axe in its claws. The eagle is encircled by a laurel wreath made of two branches. Where the branches meet together at base is the Shield of Savoy which divides the value below. The date is on the left of the value, while the mint mark and the year in the Fascist Era are at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1940
L. 2
XVIII
R
Translation:
ITALY
1940
LIRE 2
XVIII
R
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Lire coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III, minted from 1939 to 1940, was the last coin of the Italian Kingdom before the transition to the Italian Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 4873000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 5742000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (non-magnetic) 1939-1940 coin.
