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20 Lire - Joachim Murat
1813 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Joachim (1808-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 20 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1812-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value on two lines between palm and laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE
20
LIRE
Translation: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Edge
Lettering incused
Lettering: "DIO PROTEGGE IL REGNO" between five-pointed stars
Translation: God protects the Kingdom
Comment
Many varieties exixts of this coin. The main variants are in the date section, however combination of these may be possible.The variety with N below crossed branches is Km#265
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Joachim Murat 1813 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was issued during the brief reign of Joachim Murat, who was a French military officer and Napoleon's brother-in-law. He ruled the Kingdom of Naples from 1808 to 1815, and during his reign, he introduced a number of reforms and modernizations, including the creation of a new currency system, which included the 20 Lire coin. This coin was made of gold (.900) and weighed 6.45 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
