2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III

Features

Issuer Italy
King Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1903-1908
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# 10874
References KM# 38
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 Vittorio Emanuele III facing left.
Below the neck the initial S of the engraver.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA
S

Translation: VITTORIO EMANUELE III KING OF ITALY

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Filippo Speranza (San Martino al Cimino, January 29, 1839 - Rome, December 7, 1903) was an Italian medalist. He began working at the Monnaie de Rome in 1861 and signed his first coin in 1867, that of 2 ½ lire, an atypical value not foreseen by the agreements of the Latin Monetary Union. In addition to this unique piece, Speranza will draw several medals from 1862. At the Roman Mint, he obtained the title of chief engraver. Medals and coins are signed with both the full family name and the simple initials S.

Reverse

Value and date within two branches, one of laurel and the other of oak. Above the Italy star and below the sign of the mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTESIMI
1908
R

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Filippo Speranza (San Martino al Cimino, January 29, 1839 - Rome, December 7, 1903) was an Italian medalist. He began working at the Monnaie de Rome in 1861 and signed his first coin in 1867, that of 2 ½ lire, an atypical value not foreseen by the agreements of the Latin Monetary Union. In addition to this unique piece, Speranza will draw several medals from 1862. At the Roman Mint, he obtained the title of chief engraver. Medals and coins are signed with both the full family name and the simple initials S.

Edge

Smooth

Mint

R Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy (1911-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1903 R 5 000 000 $ 2.30 $ 4.60 $ 4.90 $ 6.80 $ 13 60%
1905 R 1 260 000 $ 11 $ 20 $ 43 $ 150 16%
1906 R 3 145 000 $ 3.30 $ 3.30 $ 6.30 $ 17 $ 28 43%
1907 R 230 000 $ 49 $ 720 4%
1908 R 1 518 000 $ 6.50 $ 11 $ 44 $ 44 $ 44 21%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 817
Internet Archive
Jun 10, 2023 1903 R UNC USD 8.62
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232319
Lot 62586
Internet Archive
May 4, 2023 1903 R UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1179
Internet Archive
Aug 30, 2023 1906 R UNC USD 6.47
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2893
Internet Archive
Mar 19, 2022 1906 R UNC USD 28.03
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232326
Lot 65472
Internet Archive
Jun 22, 2023 1907 R UNC
(NGC MS66 Brown)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62617
Internet Archive
Apr 7, 2022 1907 R UNC
(PCGS MS65 Brown)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65512
Internet Archive
Mar 23, 2023 1907 R AU
(NGC AU55 Brown)
USD 50.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centesimi - Vittorio Emanuele III
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1180
Internet Archive
Aug 30, 2023 1908 R UNC USD 10.78
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64515
Internet Archive
Mar 16, 2023 1908 R XF
(ANACS MS64 Brown)
USD 35.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311
Lot 63468
Internet Archive
Mar 9, 2023 1908 R XF
(ANACS MS64 Brown)
USD 49.00
(incl. buyer's premium)

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