© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel II (1849-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1861 |
| 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#3660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
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· &
P L.20
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and unification in Italy. Victor Emmanuel II was the first king of a unified Italy, and this coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1850 to 1861. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia on the other. The use of gold for the coin's material also signifies the wealth and prosperity of the kingdom during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 B | 66286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 P | 139169 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 B | 162988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 P | 295792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 B | 45513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 P | 102899 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 P | 136767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 P | 142270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 B | 41512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 P | 148235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 B | 61485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 P | 113098 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 B | 67415 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 P | 58549 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 B | 102723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 P | 176035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 B | 186640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 P | 453935 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 B | 110624 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 M | 22633 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 P | 163322 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 B | 155514 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1850-1861 coin.
