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, current price

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
Supplement	current price
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