2 Lire - Victor Amadeus II
| Emittente | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1714 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 2 Lire |
| Valuta | Lira |
| Composizione | Silver (.917) |
| Peso | 12 g |
| Diametro | 32 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | MIR CS#883 , Biaggi#754 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Bust right |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
VIC AM D G SIC IER ET CYP REX (Translation: Victor Amadeus by the grace of God King of Sicily, Jerusalem and Cyprus) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Crowned shield of Savoy, date divided at top, value `S. 20` below. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
17 + 14 * DUX * SAB * ET * MON TISF * PRIN * PED * &c * S. 40 (Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont etc) |
| Bordo | Embossed corded |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1714 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2033274190 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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Historical Context: The 2 Lire of 1714, issued by the Duchy of Savoy, marks a pivotal moment in Victor Amadeus II's reign. Elevated to King of Sicily in 1713 after the War of the Spanish Succession, this coinage represents a transitional phase. Minted immediately post-ascension, it still bears the