2 Lire - Carlo Alberto (1832 - 1849)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 135 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.86 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
CAR. ALBERTVS D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER.
CAR. ALBERTVS D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER.
Reverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Ferraris
Lettering:
DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &.
DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &.
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times.
"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:
Inscription repeated 3 times.
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 P | Unknown | ||
| 1833 P | Unknown | ||
| 1834 P | Unknown | ||
| 1835 P | Unknown | ||
| 1836 P | Unknown | ||
| 1838 P | 19,950 | Unknown | |
| 1839 P | 14,200 | Unknown | |
| 1841 P | 4,250 | Unknown | |
| 1842 P | 10,150 | Unknown | |
| 1843 P | 12,400 | Unknown | |
| 1844 P | Unknown | ||
| 1845 P | Unknown | ||
| 1846 P | 15,250 | Unknown | |
| 1847 P | Unknown | ||
| 1848 P | 12,850 | Unknown | |
| 1849 P | 3,150 | Unknown |