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Numismatica Varesi

2 lire – Central Italy

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Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years: 1859–1860
Country: Italy
Issuer: Central Italy
Issuing organization: Regie province dell'Emilia
Period:
United Provinces
Currency:
Lira
(1859—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 25,500
Material
Diameter: 27 mm
Weight: 10 g
Silver Weight:: 9.00 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
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References
KM: #
Numista: #38284
Value
Bullion value: $23.03

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust, date beneath.
Inscription:
VITTORIO EMANUELE II

1859
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori

Reverse

Description:
Crowned Savoy shield with collar, laurel wreath, and value L.2; mintname at lower right.
Inscription:
DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA

L · 2
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luigi Gori

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Bologna—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1859RF12,500
1860RF13,000

Series: 1859 United Provinces of Central Italy circulation coins

2 lire obverse
2 lire reverse
2 lire
1859-1860
1 centesimo obverse
1 centesimo reverse
1 centesimo
1859
2 centesimi obverse
2 centesimi reverse
2 centesimi
1859
5 centesimi obverse
5 centesimi reverse
5 centesimi
1859
50 centesimi obverse
50 centesimi reverse
50 centesimi
1859
1 lira obverse
1 lira reverse
1 lira
1859
1 lira obverse
1 lira reverse
1 lira
1859-1860

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