Obverse: Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the name of the engraver and the date
Obverse legend: “UMBERTO I RE D’ITALIA 1887 SPERANZA”
Reverse: Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell’Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.
Reverse legend: “L 2 R”
Edge: Smooth with inscription, Lettering: “*FERT*” inscription with Guilloche and rosettes
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Denomination: 2 lire
Country: Italy
Ruler: Umberto I
Year: 1887
Mintage: 7,500,000
Metal: silver (0.8350)
Weight approx.: 9.98g
Diameter approx.: 27 mm
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed !
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