2 Lire - Joachim Murat
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Naples
(Italian States)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Joachim (1808-1815)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1808-1818) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10.00 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 42718 |
| References | MIR NA# 442 Davide Fabrizi; 2010. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 8. Napoli. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy. Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Jean René de Mey, Bernard Poindessault; 1971. Répertoire des monnaies napoléonides. Self-published, Brussels, Belgium / Paris, France. |
Obverse
Bust to right above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GIOACCHINO NAPOLEONE •
1813 •
Engraver: Nicola Morghen
Reverse
Value on two lines between palm and laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE
2
LIRE
Translation: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Engraver: Nicola Morghen
Edge
Incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE IL REGNO ★
Translation: * GOD PROTECTS THE KINGDOM
Mint
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1812 | 
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28 000 | 6% | ||||||||||||
| 1813 |
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220 294 | $ 52 | $ 110 | $ 270 | 100% | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 66
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Bullion value: USD 19.77
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Actual silver weight: 0.289 oz
Current silver price: 68.34 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Examples of the type
Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2025 May 6 Spotlight: Italy World Coins Showcase Auction 61501 Lot 25028 
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6 May 2025 | 1813 |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Schulman Auction 391 Lot 698
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2 Apr 2026 | 1813 | XF |
USD 838.22
(EUR 725.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Arguably as struck, with usual die wear of soft striking on the portret |
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| © Schulman auction house | ||||||
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Katz Auction 70 Lot 508
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13 Nov 2022 | 1813 | XF |
USD 232.39
(EUR 201.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133 Lot 63499
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18 Aug 2021 | 1813 |
XF (NGC XF40) |
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123 Lot 62585
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9 Jun 2021 | 1813 |
XF (NGC XF Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Katz Auction 188 Lot 238
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27 Mar 2026 | 1813 | VF |
USD 80.93
(EUR 70.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2025 May 6 Spotlight: Italy World Coins Showcase Auction 61501 Lot 25030
|
6 May 2025 | 1813 |
VF (NGC VF20) |
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2025 May 6 Spotlight: Italy World Coins Showcase Auction 61501 Lot 25029
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6 May 2025 | 1813 |
VF (NGC VF25) |
USD 134.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 1946
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25 Oct 2024 | 1813 | VF |
USD 115.62
(EUR 100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Katz Auction 136 Lot 1747
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28 Aug 2024 | 1813 | F |
USD 52.03
(EUR 45.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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