A very attractive original 1940 Italian 2 Lire featuring King Vittorio Emanuele III.

COIN DETAILS

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 2 Lire
• Year: 1940
• King: Vittorio Emanuele III
• Mint: Rome — R
• Fascist-era date: XVIII
• Type: Italian 2 Lire
• Reference: KM#78a
• Composition: Acmonital/stainless steel
• Weight: approximately 10 g
• Diameter: approximately 29 mm
• Magnetic test: NON-MAGNETIC

⭐ COLLECTOR'S NOTE

This example has been tested with a magnet and does NOT attract to a magnet, identifying it as the non-magnetic KM#78a variety.

The reverse features the impressive Italian eagle, fasces and Savoy coat of arms, while the obverse carries the portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III.

A great addition for collectors of:

🇮🇹 Italian coins
🇮🇹 Vittorio Emanuele III
🇮🇹 Pre-Euro Italian currency
🇮🇹 World coins
🇮🇹 WWII-era European coins
🇮🇹 Fascist-era Italian coinage