Italy 2 Lire 1946 to 1950

These are modern coins made of aluminum. Not many were made, and the series is short-lived (only 5 years), and this drives the price up somewhat because there are not many coins to meet collector demand. Coins minted in 1947 are especially rare.

Use our Important Terminology page to properly interpret the catalog values cited below.

COMMON DATE COINS 1948 AND 1950:
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $2
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $15

RARE COIN DATED 1947:
worn: $50 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $300
well preserved: $600
fully uncirculated: $1000

OTHER DATES:
worn: $15 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $30
well preserved: $90
fully uncirculated: $200
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