ITALY. Kingdom, Umberto I, 1878-1900. 2 Lire 1890 (Silver, 27.31 mm, 9.99 g). Rome. Minted for circulation in the Eritrean colony. UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA 1890 Crowned bust of Umberto I to right; below, SPERANZA. Rev. COLONIA ERITREA Value in Italian, Amharic and Arabian; above, radiant star; below, two tied olive branches; KM 3. Montenegro 82. Pagani 637. Nearly Extremely Fine.