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20 Lire - Napoleon I
| Gold (.900) | 6.4514 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Napoleon I (1805-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1814 |
| Value | 20 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1807-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4514 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Shield on eagle within crowned mantle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
20.LIRE
Translation: Italian Kingdom
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Edge
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation: God protects Italy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during Napoleon's reign, and it features an image of him on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "NAPOLEONE I Imperatore" (Napoleon I Emperor). This coin was part of a series of coins minted by Napoleon during his rule, which aimed to promote his image and reinforce his authority over the territories he conquered.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 M | 87183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 M | 52640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 M | 114000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 M | 55367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 M | 45014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 M | 39101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 M | 57453 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Napoleon I 1808-1814 coin.
