1908-R Italy 2 lire - VF+ silver coin - Vittorio Emanuele III -Italy in Quadriga

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The vital statistics: one 1908 R Italy 10 lire coin; KM# 46; silver 0.8350 fineness, 10 g (0.35 oz) weight, actual silver weight 0.2685 troy oz, 27 mm (1.06 in) diameter.
The obverse features a right facing bust of king Vittorio Emanuale III.  On the reverse is a female figure (a widely used allegory for Italy) standing in a
quadriga
, a chariot used from the time of ancient Rome until the European middle ages for sport racing.  Four horses harnessed abreast was favored for racing, as opposed to the "four in hand" harness system that placed two horses in front and two in back, which was used for everyday transportation.  (In Italian:
quadriga veloce
, or "fast chariot".)
This coin is in strong very fine condition.    Fine details of the coin's designs are clear & sharp.  Slight wear is visible only on the coin's highest surfaces.  Miniscule rim damage at 12:00 o'clock on the obverse.
The item in the photo is the one you would receive upon purchase.  This is a raw coin,
offered for sale as is.  If you are dissatisfied with your purchase when you receive it, I'll be happy to accept it back and to refund your purchase price.