2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III Kingdom Anniversary

€1.00
IssuerItaly
Year1911
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Lire (2 ITL)
CurrencyLira (1861-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835)
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Domenico Trentacoste
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#52
Obverse descriptionHead of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left. Name of the engraver below neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D`ITALIA D. TRENTACOSTE L. GIORGI INC.
(Translation: VITTORIO EMANUELE III KING OF ITALY)
Reverse descriptionIn the field there are two standing figures: the female represents Italy and the male Rome. Italy has her left hand on a plow adorned with ears and fruits. Behind the figures there is a giant merchant ship. The value and the mintmark are low right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1861-1911 L.2 R
EdgePlain with inscription between knots and rosettes
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1911 R - - 1 000 000
Catalog ID9227854600
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