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20 Lire - Carlo Alberto
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Albert (1831-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1849 |
| Value | 20 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Crowned spade-shaped shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle, between 2 oak branches, collar of order suspended below, value 'L.20' divides mintmarks at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAB.GENVAE ET MONTISF.PRINC.PED.&.
L.20
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Striated
Comment
There are coins dated 1834P without the mintmaster's eagle headInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued in 1831, just a few years after the death of King Victor Emmanuel I, who had ruled the kingdom since 1802. His son, King Charles Albert, took the throne and began a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the country and strengthening its economy. Despite these efforts, the kingdom faced significant challenges, including widespread poverty, political unrest, and military conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the 20 Lire coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the 19th century, and many examples have survived to the present day as collector's items.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 G | 42233 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1831 P | 16189 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 G | 73033 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 P | 53386 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 P | 15749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 G | 133195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 P | 260636 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 G | 51779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 G | 90210 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 G | 120457 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 P | 32373 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 P | 69981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 G | 175647 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 P | 27842 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 G | 206384 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 G | 66184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 P | 26138 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 P | 29774 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 G | 43417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 P | 34979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 P | 29919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 G | 51950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 P | 32702 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 G | 59390 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 G | 111380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 P | 58203 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 coin.
