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Numismatica Varesi

2 Lire – Central Italy

Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years: 1859–1860
Country: Italy Country flag
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
Obverse
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References
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Numista: #38284
Value
Bullion value: $25.46

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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