2 Lire - Vittorio Emanuele III (1901 - 1907)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 33 |
| 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 | |
| Demonetized | 1917-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
VITTORIO
EMANUELE III
SPERANZA
Description:
King Vittorio Emanuele III facing right.
VITTORIO
EMANUELE III
SPERANZA
Description:
King Vittorio Emanuele III facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.2 * R * 1907
Description:
Crowned eagle with Savoy shield on chest.
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.2 * R * 1907
Description:
Crowned eagle with Savoy shield on chest.
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription repeated 3 times and ornaments.
"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 and ornaments.
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 R | 72,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1902 R | 549,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1903 R | 54,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1904 R | 157,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1905 R | 1,643,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1906 R | 970,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1907 R | 1,245,000 | Very Rare |