Italy Gold Coin

Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)

Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)
Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)

Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)
Lire were introduced as early as 1758 in Genoa, and were eventually also issued by a number of other states including Sardinia. Lira was the name chosen for the new coinage of the kingdom starting in 1861. The most readily available of the modern Italian gold coins are the 20 Lire of Victor Emanuel II and Umberto I. Due to inflation, the coins from 1931 are of smaller sizes. The obverse features the bust of Vittorio Emanuele II facing left. On the left side of Vittorio Emanuele II around the coin features 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 in the neck-cut. The 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". Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Year is chosen randomly based off inventory and coin comes in Average Circulated Condition. Packages are no longer insured if tracking information shows the package is delivered. We will only cover packages that are lost in transit or damaged. Once an order is placed it cannot be modified or cancelled. Using digital video, we record the packing of our products to affirm accuracy. We do not accept American Express at this time. Please note that bullion coins, bars, and rounds are mass-produced and are not struck to the same quality standards as collector coins.

These Bullion products are not certified and therefore will not always be 100% perfect. Purchasing bullion and/or coins involves price risk, and the purchaser assumes all such risk. We do not offer or make price adjustments based on the market fluctuations of precious metals, or for any other reason. For our store FAQs page. The item "Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)" is in sale since Friday, May 13, 2016.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins".exchanges" and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Coin: Italian Lire
  • Precious Metal Content: .1867 oz
  • Year: 1861-1878
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy


Italy Gold 20 Lire Vittorio Emanuele II Avg Circ (Random Year, 1861-1878)