Italy 2 Lire 1897 Umberto I
The average price of the 2 Lire 1897 coin is $30 as of March 1, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 76 auction sales. The sample may include coins from other years or varieties in different conditions, so this is an approximate estimate. For an accurate valuation of the 2 Lire 1897, a detailed comparison of individual specimens is required, considering die varieties and grade.
Average price
| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $18 |
| 2024 | $15 |
| 2023 | $33 |
| 2022 | $34 |
| 2021 | $67 |
Sales chart
TMAJK sro
- DateFebruary 25, 2026
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Lot 632 UMBERTO I. 1878-1900, 2 Lire 1897 R Rzym
Opis pozycji Stan zachowania: VF+ KM#23 Ag.835 9,88g 27mm mennica Rzym
Antivm Numismatica di Valerio Angiolillo
- DateFebruary 8, 2026
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Lot 311 Regno d'Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 Lire 1897-R, Roma. AR. Testa a destra. R/ Scudo coronato. Gigante 32. NC. BB+
Nomisma Spa
- DateJanuary 26, 2026
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Lot 920 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG
Grading/Status: BB+
Coins NB
- DateJanuary 16, 2026
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Lot 1459 Italy Kingdom 1897 R 2 Lire - Umberto I Silver (.835) Rome Mint (847816) 9.96g XF KM 23 Estimate: 40 EUR
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateNovember 24, 2025
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Lot 1780 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 2 Lire 1897 Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG Colpetto - Sigillata Paolo Gabriele
Grading/Status: BB+
Notes
Colpetto - Sigillata Paolo Gabriele
Nomisma Spa
- DateNovember 17, 2025
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Lot 2218 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG Graffietto al R/
Grading/Status: BB+
Sima Srl
- DateOctober 25, 2025
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Lot 1326 REGNO D’ITALIA UMBERTO I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897. Ag Spedizione solo in Italia. Shipping only to Italy
Grading/Status: QBB
Nomisma Spa
- DateSeptember 5, 2025
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Lot 1875 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG Splendida patina
Grading/Status: SPL+
Numismatica Italia
- DateSeptember 1, 2025
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Lot 417 ITALY - Kingdom
Umberto Ist (1878-1900)
2 Lire - IInd type
OBVERSE : UMBERTO I - RE D'ITALIA / Bare head of king Umberto Ist right - below 1897
REVERSE : - / Crowned coat of arms - above star - side L-2 within a wreath - below R
Date : 1897
Mint : R - Rome
Material : Ag
Diameter [mm] : 27,07
Weight [g] : 9,85
Rarity : C
Conservation : VF/VF+
Bibliographical references : KM 23, Gigante 32, Cudazzo 1215b
INDICATIVE AUCTION VALUE (if available) :
1) Inasta E111, L3224, 15/04/2024 - VF - 17 (Hammer Price)
NOTES : Ancient polishing. O.: tiny scratches - little hits on the rim
Nomisma Spa
- DateJuly 1, 2025
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Lot 1205 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG
Grading/Status: FDC
Nomisma Spa
- DateJuly 1, 2025
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Lot 1206 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG
Grading/Status: BB+
Sartor Numismatica
- DateJune 27, 2025
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Lot 239 Savoia - Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - MIR 1102b Gig. 32 Ag • In slab NGC MS 64 n. 6287045-006.
Grading/Status: FDC
Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Karol Karbownik
- DateJune 17, 2025
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Lot 1111 Włochy, 2 lire 1897
Opis pozycji Stan zachowania: 2
Nomisma Aste
- DateMay 24, 2025
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Lot 824 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG In Slab NGC MS 64 n° 2113048-015. Magnifico esemplare.
Grading/Status: MS 64
ACM Aste srl
- DateMay 8, 2025
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Lot 853 Umberto I. 1878-1900. 2 Lire 1897. Ag. Gig. 32. Peso gr. 9,94. Diametro mm. 27. qBB.
Grading/Status: qBB
Material
Ag
Varesi
- DateMay 6, 2025
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Lot 981 UMBERTO I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 Roma MIR 1102b Pagani 598 Ag 9,98 g 27 mm q.FDC
Roccaro Collezioni
- DateApril 29, 2025
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Lot 189 Umberto I, 1878-1900, 2 lire 1897, Roma, Ag,
Rif. Gig. 32 - Rarità C
Grading/Status: BB
St James’s Auctions
- DateApril 15, 2025
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Lot 318 Italy, 2 Lire, 1897 (Rome), Umberto I (1878-1900), bare head with bushy moustache right, rev. crowned shield with cross at centre, denomination ‘2L’ split by shield, wreath surrounding (KM.23), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 66 plus, perfect strike and centering with high beaded rims, lustrous with pleasing silvery gold toning—a very special example of this short-lived style
Nomisma Spa
- DateMarch 12, 2025
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Lot 4990 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG
Grading/Status: SPL+
Nomisma Spa
- DateMarch 12, 2025
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Lot 4991 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001 AG Lucidata
Grading/Status: BB