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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel I
| Gold (.900) | 6.4514 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel I (1802-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 20 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1816-1861) |
| 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#23938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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·IANVAE ET MONTISF·PRINC·PED·
L· 20·
Engraver: Amedeo Lavy
Edge
Incuse inscription with patterns
Lettering: FERT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, which was established in 1720, was a state that existed for less than a century before it was abolished and replaced by the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. This coin, minted during the reign of Victor Emmanuel I, was a symbol of the kingdom's economic and political power, and its gold content and intricate design reflect the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | 18993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 | 39577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 34840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 21642 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 32873 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel I 1816-1820 coin.
