20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II (Bologna) 1860 front 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II (Bologna) 1860 back
20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II (Bologna) 1860 photo
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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel II Bologna

1860 year
Gold (.900) 6.45 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States)
Issuing entity
Regie province dell'Emilia
King
Victor Emmanuel II (1859-1860)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1860
Value
20 Lire
Currency
Lira (1859-1861)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.45 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38286
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

2-line inscription in laurel wreath, mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGIE PROVINCIE DELL' EMILIA
LIRE
20
B

Comment

Previously C#6

Listed as Emilia in Krause, but catalogued as United Provinces of Central Italy which were provisional governments of Tuscany and parts of the Papal States before they joined the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1861 to form the Kingdom of Italy.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and unification in Italy. The United Provinces of Central Italy, which issued the coin, was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1859 and dissolved in 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy. This coin, featuring Victor Emmanuel II, was minted during this brief period and is a unique piece of history from a pivotal moment in Italian unification.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1860 DB/B 159 - - - - - -

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