Sardinia Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1850-1861)

Sardinia Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1850-1861)

Bullion Exchanges provides the Sardinia Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1850-1861), now available for purchase. This Italian gold coin contains .900 fine gold and weighs .1867 troy oz, making it an excellent investment for your growing gold portfolio. The Lira (plural "Lire") was first introduced as early as 1758 in Genoa and was eventually issued by a number of other states including Sardinia. The Lira was the name chosen for the new coinage of the kingdom starting in 1861. The most easily obtainable modern 20 Lire Italian gold coins are the coins featuring Victor Emanuel II and Umberto I. Due to inflation, the coins from 1931 are produced in smaller sizes.

Victor Emmanuel (Vittorio Emanuele II) was the King of Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, from 1849 until 1861. In 1861, he officially became the King of Italy. He was the first monarch of a unified Italy since the 6th Century and held that title until he died in 1878.

Coin Features:

• Made from .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.1867 troy oz
• Average Circulated Condition
• Face value of 20 Lire
• Minted at the Turin Mint
• Obverse: Features the bust of Vittorio Emanuele II facing left. The left side displays his name "VICTORIVS EMMANVEL." On the right side of the coin reads "REX SARD CYP ET HIER" which means "By the Grace of God." Below the bust of Vittorio Emanuele II is the year of mintage with the name of the engraver.
• Reverse: Features the Italian crowned coat of arms encircled by a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Up the crowned shield is the Star of Italy. On the left side is the letter 'L' for Lire. On the right side is the coin's denomination "20".

Bullion Exchanges carries a range of gold coins such as this Sardinia Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1850-1861). Once you place your order, your items will be wrapped and shipped directly to your door. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any product-related questions.

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