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Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuele III (1869-1900-1947)
Country: Italy
Grade: XF/AU
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1915 (1908-1917)
Mintage: 4,860,000
Mint: Roma
Value: 2 Centesimi (0.02 Lira)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 2.2 g. (Official weight 2 g.)
Diameter: 20 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: 06-30-1924
References: KM# 41
Obverse:
Half bust of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left. Legend around.
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D'ITALIA
Translation: VITTORIO EMANUELE III KING OF ITALY.
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi.
Reverse:
A female figure representing Italy standing tall on a prow of a ship, with a branch of olive in her right hand, with the value and date above, and the mintmark on the prow while the initials of the engraver on the side of the ship.
Lettering:
CENT. 2 1915
R
P.C.M.
L.G.I.
Engraver: Pietro Canonica.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
All the coins have the mintmark incused on the prow, except for the coin dated 1908 where is in relief.
Mint:
R = Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy (1911-date).
Référence : KM# 41
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)