Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1861-1878)
Country: Italy
Grade: VG10
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1863
Mintage: 10,089,939
Mint: Naples
Value: 2 Lire (2)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 6a
Obverse:
Head of Vittorio Emanuele II to right, below the neck, the engraver's name.
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
FERRARIS
1863
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris.
Reverse:
Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark.
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
N L.2 BN
Translation:
Kingdom of Italy
N 2 Lire BN
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris.
Edge:
Inscription incuse between Guilloche and rosettes.
Lettering: FERT * FERT * FERT *
Mints:
N and BN within a rectangle for Napoli (km# 6a.1)
T and BN within a rectangle for Torino (km# 6a.2)
Reference : KM# 6a
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)