ITALY. 2 Lire, 1897-R. Rome Mint. Umberto I. PCGS MS-64.
KM-23. This beautiful near-Gem offers stunning clarity of strike, most evident on the bold portrait of the Italian king. The surfaces are deeply toned to a metallic gray with gentle hints of iridescent color. Even from beneath the rich toning, full cartwheel luster in the fields flashes with ease. An exceptionally attractive example of the type.
Estimate: $350 - $500