© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Trial strike
1936 year| Nickel | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head left has fasces with axe in the claws. The eagle is encircled by a laurel wreath made by two branches. Where the branches meet together is present the Shield of Savoy that divides the value below. The date is on the left of the value, while and the mint mark and the year in Fascist Era are right. The word "PROVA" is added on lower left, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
PROVA
1936
L. 2
XIV
R
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Lire coin was designed by Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Italian coat of arms. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted as a trial strike, meaning that it was produced in a very limited quantity and was not intended for circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
