1887 R Italy Umberto I silver 2 Lire coin

Obverse: Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the name of the engraver and the date

Obverse legend: “UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA 1887 SPERANZA”

Reverse: Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.

Reverse legend: “L 2 R”

Edge: Smooth with inscription, Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Denomination: 2 lire

Country: Italy

Ruler: Umberto I

Year: 1887

Mintage: 7,500,000

Metal: silver (0.8350)

Weight approx.: 9.98g

Diameter approx.: 27 mm