Pre-Owned Italian 20 Lire Gold Coin - Mixed Dates
The Pre-Owned Italian 20 Lire Gold Coin's obverse bears a portrait of the King of Italy, with the specific monarch varying depending on the year of issue. Below the neck is the name of the engraver. The reverse of the coin shows the savoia coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, both within a laurel wreath. Below is the value of the coin and mintmark. - Weighs 6.45g and is struck in 900.0 gold. - Struck to a bullion finish. - VAT free. - Diameter: 21.20mm Thickness: 1.30mm. - Mixed dates. Victor Emmanuel was born the eldest son of Charles Albert, Prince of Carignano, and Maria Theresa of Austria. His father succeeded a distant cousin as King of Sardinia-Piedmont in 1831. He lived for some years of his youth in Florence and showed an early interest in politics, the military, and sports. In 1842, he married his cousin Adelaide of Austria. He was styled as the Duke of Savoy prior to becoming King of Sardinia-Piedmont. These coins are pre-owned and are mixed dates. These coins are selected from current stock so we cannot specify the date/s of the coin you will receive.