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2 Lire – Italy

Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years: 1807–1814
Issuer: Italy Issuer flag
Period:
Napoleonic Kingdom
Ruler: Napoleon I
Currency:
Lira
(1807—1814)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 3,020,176
Material
Diameter: 28 mm
Weight: 10 g
Silver weight: 9.00 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
Numista: #21331
Value
Bullion value: $25.74

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE

M 1808
Translation:
Napoleon Emperor and King

M 1808
Script: Latin
Language: Italian

Reverse

Description:
Crowned coat of arms.
Inscription:
REGNO D'ITALIA

2 LIRE
Translation:
Kingdom of Italy

2 Lire
Script: Latin
Language: Italian

Edge

Debossed;in relief for 1807 M, 1808 M, 1808 B 1st type
Legend:
DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation:
God protects Italy.
Language: Italian

Mints

NameMark
BolognaB
MilanM
VeniceV

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1807M10,145
1808B2,207
1808M311,783
1809M326,252
1810M364,878
1811M520,038
1811V10,435
1812B47,181
1812M343,644
1812V241,427
1813B347,917
1813M215,461
1813V213,078
1814M65,730

Series: 1807 Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy circulation coins

2 Lire obverse
2 Lire reverse
2 Lire
1807-1814
5 Lire obverse
5 Lire reverse
5 Lire
1807-1814
40 Lire obverse
40 Lire reverse
40 Lire
1807-1814
1 Soldo obverse
1 Soldo reverse
1 Soldo
1807-1812
3 Centesimi obverse
3 Centesimi reverse
3 Centesimi
1807-1813
1 Centesimo obverse
1 Centesimo reverse
1 Centesimo
1807-1813

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