Italy, Kingdom Vittorio Emanuele II. 20 Lire 1874 Rom

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Marengo 20 lire gold coin, minted in 1874 in Rome, struck in 900‰ gold with a Ø of about 21 mm and weight of 6.42–6.46 g, obverse showing Vittorio Emanuele II with Ferraris, reverse depicting the shield of the Kingdom of Italy, beaded edge, 40,856 pieces minted, ungraded.

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Marengo 20 lire of gold, minted in 1874 in Rome · Gold (Au) 900‰ · ø 21 mm · weight 6.42/6.46 g · minting axis at 180° · 40,856 pieces produced · Uncommon

Straight
Vittorio Emanuele II

King's head turned to the left; under the neck, FERRARIS. In the inscription, 1874.

Rovescio
Kingdom of Italy

Sabaudian shield with a crowned cross, with the collar of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation hanging, between two laurel branches tied at the bottom with a ribbon. In the escutcheon, R L • 20.

Contour
Godronato

Giant No. 21

Marengo 20 lire of gold, minted in 1874 in Rome · Gold (Au) 900‰ · ø 21 mm · weight 6.42/6.46 g · minting axis at 180° · 40,856 pieces produced · Uncommon

Straight
Vittorio Emanuele II

King's head turned to the left; under the neck, FERRARIS. In the inscription, 1874.

Rovescio
Kingdom of Italy

Sabaudian shield with a crowned cross, with the collar of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation hanging, between two laurel branches tied at the bottom with a ribbon. In the escutcheon, R L • 20.

Contour
Godronato

Giant No. 21

Details

Era
1400-1900
Region
Italy, Kingdom
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Italy
Year/Period and Variation
1874 Rom
Ruler
Vittorio Emanuele II
Denomination
20 Lire
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Number of items
1
Theme
Royalty
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Objects sold
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