Kingdom of Italy, Umberto I (1844-1878-1900)
Country: Rome, Italy
Grade: VF/F
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1881 (1881-1899)
Mintage: 4,140,794
Mint: Roma
Value: 2 Lire (2 ITL)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 9.7 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 23
Obverse:
Head of King Umberto I facing right with the engraver's name and date below.
Lettering:
UMBERTO I
RE D'ITALIA 1881
SPERANZA
Translation:
Umberto I
King of Italy 1881
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Reverse:
The Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides the value and the Star of Italy above the crowned shield with the mintmark below the wreath, on the right, all encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak.
Lettering:
L 2
R
Translation:
2 Lire
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Edge:
Smooth with inscription.
Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes.
Mint:
R = Rome, Italy.
Riferimento : KM# 23
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...
Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)