80 Lire - Carlo Felice 1823-1831 front 80 Lire - Carlo Felice 1823-1831 back
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80 Lire - Carlo Felice

 
Gold (.900) 25.8 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States)
King
Charles Felix (1821-1831)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1823-1831
Value
80 Lire
Currency
Lira (1816-1861)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
25.8 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21496
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Crowned spade-shaped shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy, between 2 oak branches, collar of order suspended below, value 'L.80.' divides mintmarks at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &.
L. 80

Translation: Duke of Savoy, Genoa, and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont, etc.

Engraver: Amedeo Lavy

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Lettering: FERT - FERT - FERT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 80 Lire - Carlo Felice 1823-1831 coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles Felix, who ruled from 1823 to 1831, a period marked by the struggle for Italian unification. The coin's design, featuring the king's portrait and the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Italy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1824 L 5919 - - - - - -
1824 P 3904 - - - - - -
1825 L 13728 - - - - - -
1825 P 8465 - - - - - -
1826 L 75957 - - - - - -
1827 L 38473 - - - - - -
1827 P 14733 - - - - - -
1828 L 22504 - - - - - -
1828 P 8961 - - - - - -
1829 P 7436 - - - - - -
1830 P 25942 - - - - - -
1831 P 740 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 80 Lire - Carlo Felice 1823-1831 coin.