Italian Eritrea 2 lire, 1890 - 1896

Information

NumberKM# 3
CountryItalian Eritrea
PeriodItalian colony (1890 - 1918)
RulerUmberto I
CurrencyEritrean tallero
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 lire
Melt value10 XAGg x 0.835 = 13.18 USD
Year1890 - 1896
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.835
Weight (g)10
Diameter (mm)27
Thickness (mm)2

Obverse:

2 lire 1890 - 1896, Italian Eritrea

Crowns  Royal family 

Legend
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA

Creators: Filippo Speranza

Reverse

2 lire 1890 - 1896, Italian Eritrea

Star 

Legend
፬ የብር ፡ አታርያ
COLONIA ERITREA
L.2
R
اعـشـار ريا ل

Creators: Filippo Speranza

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1896R750.000---$ 249
1890R1.000.000--


Collection

1896$ 249  
1890$ *****  
Offers
-user1890 $ 248-user1890 $ 363