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Italy, Kingdom Of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, 20 Lire 1861-1878, 5.81 g fine, vf

Italien, Königreich, Vittorio Emanuele II., 20 Lire 1861-1878, 5,81 g fein, ss

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Vittorio Emanuele II 1861-1878. 20 Lire 21 mm 5.81 g fine, 1861-1878. Portrait left / Coat of arms
(COIN TYPE PICTURE). Friedb. 11-12; GOLD, very fine
Italy - contractual state
  • Original member of the LMU
  • Vittorio Emanuele II was the first king of a united Italy
  • The Italians gave him the epithet "Father of the Homeland"
Vittorio Emanuelle II. of Savoy was King of Sardinia-Piemont. He became a universal symbol of the Italian Risorgimento, the movement pushing towards the unification of Italy. Due to smart foreign affairs he was able to banish the Habsburgs from Northern Italy and to unite Italy. When he captured the Papal States nearly without a struggle in 1870, he made Rome his new capital and Palazzo del Quirinale his royal residence. Victor Emanuel II¿s success at these goals got him excommunicated from the Catholic Church. But Victor Emanuel II was very popular with the Italians, who gave him the epithet "Father of the Homeland". He was also called "Gentleman-King" for his behaviour and manners.

Additional Information

Category 1 World Coins
Category 2 Italy
Category 3 Kingdom Of Italy
Ruler Vittorio Emanuele II
Reign 1861-1878
Denomination 20 Lire
Date 1861-1878
Material Gold
Condition very fine
Catalogue Friedb. 11-12
Catalogue 2 KM 10
Weight 6.45 g
Fine weight 5.81 g fine
Fineness 900
Diameter 21 mm
Item Number AG1876