2 Lire Ulivo — Serie 1953-2001
Italian Republic 2 Lire, Ulivo type. Struck in aluminium at the Rome Mint (mintmark R). Weight 0.8g, diameter 18.3mm, plain edge. Issued continuously from 1953 to 2001.
History of the 2 Lire Ulivo — Serie 1953-2001
The 2 Lire Ulivo is one of the longest-running coins of the Italian Republic, produced without interruption for nearly fifty years. The obverse carries the allegorical head of Italia designed by Giuseppe Romagnoli, while the reverse shows an olive branch — a symbol of peace that gave the coin its popular name. Struck entirely in aluminium, the coin was a familiar presence in everyday Italian life throughout the second half of the twentieth century. Production ended on 1 January 2002 with the introduction of the euro, after which all remaining lire were demonetised on 28 February 2002. Early dates from the 1950s, especially 1953 and 1954, are the most sought-after by collectors.
Technical data: 2 Lire Ulivo — Serie 1953-2001
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