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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II

🇮🇹 Italy · 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II · 1861–1999
Regular
Weight10 g
Diameter27 mm
Mintage 10,924,619 Combined across issues: N BN 10,089,939; T BN 834,680
EdgeLettered (FERT)
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition83.50% Silver
DesignerGiuseppe Ferraris
ReferenceKM# 6a
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ITA-16

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1863 Italy 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II coins were minted?
10,924,619 were struck (Combined across issues: N BN 10,089,939; T BN 834,680).
What is a 1863 Italy 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II made of?
0.835 Silver, weighing 10 g.
What is the melt value of a 1863 Italy 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1863 Italy 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.