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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II
| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1878 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4516 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath.
Below value of the coin and mintmark.
Mintmarks:
T and B in a shield (1861) or T and BN in monogram for Turi (km# 10.1)
R for Rome (km# 10.2)
M and BN in monogram for Milan (km# 10.3)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
T L.20 BN
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II 1861-1878 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1861, just a few years after Italy's unification in 1858, and it features an image of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the new nation's unity and strength, and it was widely used throughout Italy during a period of rapid modernization and growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 T B | 3267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 T BN | 1954878 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 T BN | 2980700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 T BN | 608630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 T BN | 3109050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 T BN | 196301 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 T BN | 275509 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 T BN | 340397 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 T BN | 185355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 T BN | 54770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 R | 23508 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 M BN | 1018033 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 R | 2174 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 M BN | 255115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 R | 40856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 R | 51018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 R | 107728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 R | 247398 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 R | 315794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 II 1861-1878 coin.
