2 Lire - Vittorio Emanuele III - 50th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Italy (1911)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 52 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.37 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Evaristo Luigi Giorgi and Domenico Trentacoste
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. TRENTACOSTE
L. GIORGI INC.
Description:
King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left.
VITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. TRENTACOSTE
L. GIORGI INC.
Description:
King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Domenico Trentacoste
Lettering:
1861-1911
L.2
R
Description:
Two classical figures standing.
1861-1911
L.2
R
Description:
Two classical figures standing.
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Plain with inscription between 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 between 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 R | 1,000,000 | Rare |