2 Lire - Vittorio Emanuele III (1914 - 1917)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 55 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.37 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Davide Calandra
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
D. CALANDRA
Reverse
Engraved by Attilio Silvio Motti
Lettering:
1917
FERT
D · CALANDRA M · L · GIORGI INC ·
R
L. 2
1917
FERT
D · CALANDRA M · L · GIORGI INC ·
R
L. 2
Edge
Lettering:
FERT
Description:
Inscription repeated 3 times between knots and stars.
"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 between knots and stars.
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 R | 10,390,007 | Not Common | |
| 1915 R | 7,947,783 | Not Common | |
| 1916 R | 10,923,056 | Not Common | |
| 1917 R | 6,122,657 | Not Common |