2 Lire - Umberto I (1890 - 1896)

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obverse of 2 Lire - Umberto I (1890 - 1896) coin with KM# 3 from Eritrea. Inscription: UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA · 1896 SPERANZA
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reverse of 2 Lire - Umberto I (1890 - 1896) coin with KM# 3 from Eritrea. Inscription: COLONIA ERITREA L.2 R
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Features

Denomination 2 Lire
Catalog Number KM# 3
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 2
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (.835)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 22.23
Orientation Coin orientation ↑↓
Demonetized
Demonetized 1898-09-04

Obverse

Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA · 1896
SPERANZA

Reverse

Engraved by Filippo Speranza
Lettering:
COLONIA ERITREA
L.2
R

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1890 R 1,000,000 Unknown
1896 R 750,000 Unknown

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