Italy 1898-R 2 centesimi

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Between 1861 and 1867, the government struck 153 million two centesimi pieces. It was not until 1895 that more were needed and this type was struck 1895-1900. This is a common date. King Umberto was assassinated by an anarchist in 1900.

Recorded mintage: 4,161,000.

Specification: 2 g, copper, 20 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-30; Gig-56.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
• Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.

Link to:

• 1897 2 centesimi
• 1898 2 lire
• 1899 centesimo
• Italy 1895-R 5 centesimi
• Italy 1907-R 2 centesimi
• Coins and currency dated 1898
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