Description: Thanks for checking out this listing! The vital statistics: one 1885-R Italy 2 lire coin; KM# 23; silver 0.8350 fineness, 10 g (0.35 oz) weight, actual silver weight 0.2685 troy oz, 27 mm (1.06 in) diameter. This coin is one of the harder to find dates in the series of 2 lire coins minted during the reign of Umberto I. ObverseHead of King Umberto I facing right with the engraver's name and date below Lettering:UMBERTO IRE D'ITALIA 1887SPERANZA Translation:Umberto IKing of Italy 1887 Engraver: Filippo Speranza ReverseThe 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 2R Translation:2 LireR Engraver: Filippo Speranza EdgeSmooth with inscription Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes This coin is in very fine condition. Contours of the coin's designs are clear & distinct. Some fine details of the coin's designs have been smoothed by wear. Some unfortunate scratching on the obverse portrait of Umberto I. The item in the photo is the one you would receive upon purchase. This is a raw coin, offered for sale as is. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase when you receive it, I'll be happy to accept it back and to refund your purchase price.
Price: 77.25 USD
Location: Waite Park, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-11-22T02:30:59.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Grade: Ungraded
Year: 1885
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Silver
Denomination: 2 Lire
KM Number: 23