Italy 2 Lire 1897 Umberto I
The average price of the 2 Lire 1897 coin is $31 as of January 21, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 74 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 | $24 |
| 2024 | $15 |
| 2023 | $33 |
| 2022 | $35 |
| 2021 | $67 |
Sales chart
Nomisma Spa
- DateMay 10, 2017
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Lot 930 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Nomisma 1001; Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG Colpo al bordo
Grading/Status: qSPL
Heritage Auctions
- DateJanuary 17, 2017
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Lot 37444 Umberto I 2 Lire 1897-R MS64 NGC, Rome mint, KM23.
Exceptional tones of lilac, purple, and blue provide masterful
radiance to the luster. Noteworthy eye-appeal.
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateDecember 3, 2016
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Lot 920 Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 lire 1897. Pag. 598. Mont. 43. AG. qSPL/SPL.
Nomisma Spa
- DateNovember 6, 2014
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Lot 4022 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG Colpo al bordo
Grading/Status: SPL
Nomisma Spa
- DateNovember 6, 2014
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Lot 4021 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG Colpetto al bordo
Grading/Status: SPL
Nomisma Spa
- DateOctober 14, 2014
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Lot 2415 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 – Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG Una minima macchia al D/ qFDC
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
- DateAugust 1, 2014
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Lot 580 ITALY, Regno d'Italia. Umberto I. 1878-1900. AR 2 Lire (26mm, 9.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1897 R. KM 23; Mont 42. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED . Gem UNC with light iridescent multicolored surfaces. Full luster. Highest ever graded 2 Lire of Umberto I. Purchased from M. Louis Teller, June 1979.
Nomisma Spa
- DateMay 13, 2014
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Lot 2276 Umberto I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 - Pag. 598; Mont. 43 AG FDC
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateMarch 30, 2014
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Lot 904 Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 lire 1897. Mont. 43. Pag. 598. AG. qSPL/SPL.
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
- DateJanuary 26, 2014
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Lot 3422 World Crowns and Minors Italy. 2 Lire, 1897-R. KM-23; Pagani-598. Umberto I. Original brilliant mint luster. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn
- DateDecember 6, 2013
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Lot 1127 Italien-Königreich Umberto I. 1878-1900 2 Lire 1897, R-Rom Montenegro 43 Vorzüglich
Varesi
- DateNovember 26, 2013
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Lot 855 - SAVOIA - UMBERTO I (1878-1900) 2 Lire 1897 Roma. Pag. 598 MIR 1102b Ag g 10,01 - Fondi quasi speculari ! q.FDC
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
- DateSeptember 24, 2013
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Lot 142 ITALY
KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN
Umberto I., 1878-1900.
2 Lire 1897 R, Rom. Pagani 598. K./M. 23; Prachtexemplar. Fast Stempelglanz
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateSeptember 2, 2013
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Lot 735 Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). Lotto di 2 monete: 2 lire 1897 e 1899 (NC). Pag. 598 e 600. Mont. 43 e 45. AG. BB-BB+.
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateMarch 23, 2013
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Lot 780 Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 lire 1897. Pag. 598. Mont. 43. AG. NC. SPL++. Periziata Cavaliere.
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
- DateFebruary 3, 2013
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Lot 5784 World Crowns & Minors Italy. 2 Lire, 1897-R. KM-23; Pagani-598. Umberto I. Head right. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateJune 7, 2012
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Lot 799 Casa Savoia - Regno di Sardegna - Regno di Italia. Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). Lotto di 2 monete: 2 lire 1881 e 1897. Pag. 591 e 598. Mont. 35 e 43. AG. BB-BB+.
Bertolami Fine Art
- DateMay 31, 2011
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Lot 940 Modern Coins Umberto I (1878-1900), Rome, 1897, 2 lire , AR, gr. 10,0, mm 27. CNI 57; Pagani 600. About Fdc.
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateMarch 12, 2011
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Lot 6619 Casa Savoia - Regno di Sardegna - Regno di Italia. Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 lire 1897. Pag. 598. Mont. 43. AG. Colpetti. BB+.
Artemide Aste s.r.l.
- DateJuly 4, 2010
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Lot 4104 Casa Savoia - Regno di Sardegna - Regno di Italia. Regno di Italia. Umberto I (1878-1900). 2 lire 1897. Pag. 598. AG. SPL.