The 1954 2 Lire coin from Italy is a light and minimalist piece of post-war Italian coinage, combining symbolic imagery with functional design. Minted in Rome and made of aluminium alloy, this coin weighs less than a gram yet carries strong visual and cultural value.
The obverse features a large and detailed bee, symbolizing diligence, labor, and industry — a motif that reflects the Italian spirit of post-war recovery and productivity. Around the edge is the inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA, and the designer's name ROMAGNOLI.
On the reverse, a graceful olive branch spreads across the right side of the coin, symbolizing peace. The denomination "2" is placed on the left, while the mintmark "R" and the date "1954" appear below.
Design details:
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Obverse: Bee in the center with surrounding inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA, signed ROMAGNOLI
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Reverse: Olive branch, denomination "2" on the left, date "1985" and mintmark "R" at lower right
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Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli
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Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Specifications:
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Country: Italy 🇮🇹
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Year: 1954
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Face Value: 2 Lire (2 ITL)
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Mint: Rome (R)
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Material: Aluminium (96.2%), Magnesium (3.5%), Manganese (0.3%)
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Weight: 0.8 g
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Diameter: 18.3 mm
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Thickness: 1.0 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Shape: Round
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Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
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Type: Standard circulation coin
This coin is a great addition for collectors interested in symbolic imagery, lightweight aluminium coinage, or post-war Italian monetary design. Its small size, elegant symbols, and excellent condition make it both charming and collectible.
