Italy 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III, 1936
Trial strike
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
2 Lire
Year
1936
Ruler
Victor Emmanuel III
(1900–1941)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1936. Struck in Nickel. Measures 29 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing right. Below the neck the name of the engraver (Vittorio Emanuele III King and Emperor (of Italy) G. Romagnoli)
- Reverse
- Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head left has fasces with axe in the claws. The eagle is encircled by a laurel wreath made by two branches. Where the branches meet together is present the Shield of Savoy that divides the value below. The date is on the left of the value, while and the mint mark and the year in Fascist Era are right. The word "PROVA" is added on lower left, along the rim.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 R | — | XIV |
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