Italy 1 Centesimo and 2 Centesimi 1902 to 1908

These are some fun old coins that were minted under the reign of Vittorio Emanuele III (who ruled from 1900 to 1946). Although the denominations are small - 100 centesimi is equal to 1 lira - a few of these coins have significant value and all of them have solid values if they are in fully uncirculated condition. Both denominations were struck in bronze. Here is a breakdown of the catalog values for these coins:

1 centesimo:

1902

Worn: $500 approximate catalog value (U.S. dollars)
Average circulated: $1000
Well preserved: $2500
Fully uncirculated: $3500

1903, 1904

Worn: $1
Average circulated: $3
Well preserved: $10
Fully uncirculated: $30

The 1905 has a variety listed as the '1905/0,' which is where part of a zero can be seen peeking out from under the 5 in the date. Here are the catalog values for the regular 1905, followed by the variety:

1905 regular

Worn: $1
Average circulated: $5
Well preserved: $10
Fully uncirculated: $20

1905/0 variety

Worn: $6
Average circulated: $12
Well preserved: $30
Fully uncirculated: $80

Last in this series is the 1908:

Worn: $1
Average circulated: $6
Well preserved: $15
Fully uncirculated: $30

2 Centesimi:

1903 and 1906

Worn: $2 approximate catalog value (U.S. dollars)
Average circulated: $7
Well preserved: $20
Fully uncirculated: $50

1905

Worn: $4
Average circulated: $20
Well preserved: $50
Fully uncirculated: $100

1907

Worn: $150
Average circulated: $350
Well preserved: $850
Fully uncirculated: $1500

1908

Worn: $4
Average circulated: $10
Well preserved: $50
Fully uncirculated: $100

Please keep in mind that these are catalog values, which often differ from actual buy and sell values. For more information on catalog values, check out our Terminology page.
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