2 Lire - Umberto I (1881 - 1899)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 23 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.37 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
UMBERTO I
RE D'ITALIA 1887
SPERANZA
UMBERTO I
RE D'ITALIA 1887
SPERANZA
Reverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
L 2
R
L 2
R
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription repeated 3 times with Guilloche and rosettes.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription repeated 3 times with Guilloche and rosettes.
"FERT" the motto of the Royal House of Italy, the House of Savoy. The meaning of the letters has been a matter of some controversy.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 R | 4,140,794 | Not Common | |
| 1882 R | 2,859,206 | Not Common | |
| 1883 R | 3,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1884 R | 4,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1885 R | 598,008 | Very Rare | |
| 1886 R | 1,901,992 | Not Common | |
| 1887 R | 7,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1897 R | 847,816 | Rare | |
| 1898 R | 1,319,609 | Very Rare | |
| 1899 R | 609,665 | Rare |