2 Lire – Central Italy
Italy
Context
Years: 1860–1861
Country: Italy 
Issuer: Central Italy
Issuing organization: Provisional Government of Tuscany
Period:
Ruler: Victor Emmanuel II
Currency:
(1859—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 722,800
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard12
Numista: #38283
Value
Bullion value: $25.46
Obverse
Description:
Right-facing bust with surrounding lettering.
Inscription:
VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO
P.
P.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Reverse
Description:
Savoy arms on crowned shield, encircled by collar, wreath, and mint details below.
Inscription:
· DUE LIRE ITALIANE ·
FIRENZE 1860
FIRENZE 1860
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori
Edge
FERT - FERT - FERT
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Florence | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | RF | 558,800 | ||
| 1861 | RF | 164,000 |
💎 Very Rare