2 Centesimi - Umberto I

2 Centesimi - Umberto I - obverse2 Centesimi - Umberto I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Italy
King Umberto I (1878-1900)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1895-1900
Value 2 Centesimi (0.02 ITL)
Currency Lira (1861-2001)
Composition Copper
Weight 2 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
5955
References KM# 30
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of King Umberto I facing left, below the neck the initial of the engraver

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
S•

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Reverse

Value and date within two branches, one of laurel and the other of oak. Above the Star of Italy and below the mintmark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTESIMI
1898
R

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Varieties exist for 1897 and 1900 regarding the S• (Speranza) on the obverse.

1897:
1) With point at end.
2) Without point at the end.

1900:
1) With point and end.
2) Without point at the end.
3) Without the initial S.



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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1895 R 305 000 $ 8.10 $ 68 $ 68 5% (fr) Rare
1896 R 281 500 $ 220 2% (fr) Très rare
1897 R Photo 4 415 000 $ 2.50 $ 3.80 $ 4.90 $ 6.50 $ 18 43%
1898 R Photo 4 161 000 $ 1.60 $ 4.90 $ 5.40 $ 7.80 $ 65 39%
1900 R Photo 2 735 000 $ 2.90 $ 4.90 $ 6.50 $ 11 $ 11 46%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1170
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1897 R UNC USD 10.78
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1552
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1897 R AU USD 6.47
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 873
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1898 R XF USD 14.02
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #16 Session 4
Lot 2428
Internet Archive
15 Dec 2023 1898 R VF
(VF+)
USD 8.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2512
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1898 R USD 45.29
(EUR 42.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Umberto I
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 1017
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1900 R UNC USD 7.55
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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