20 Lire – Piedmont-Sardinia
Standard circulation coins
Series: Marengo
Italy
Context
Years: 1850–1861
Country: Italy 
Issuer: Piedmont-Sardinia
Period:
Ruler: Victor Emmanuel II
Currency:
(1816—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 2,911,892
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard146
Numista: #3660
Value
Bullion value: $969.51
Obverse
Description:
Emmanuel II left-facing bust, date beneath.
Inscription:
VICTORIVS EMMANVEL II·D·G·REX SARD·CYP· ET HIER· 1855
Script: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Reverse
Description:
Shield with four quarters, central Savoy eagle, between oak branches; collar below, "L.20" and mintmarks at bottom.
Inscription:
DVX SAB·GENVAE ET MONTISF·PRINC·PED· &
P L.20
P L.20
Script: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Reeded
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | B | 66,286 | ||
| 1850 | P | 139,169 | ||
| 1851 | B | 162,988 | ||
| 1851 | P | 295,792 | ||
| 1852 | B | 45,513 | ||
| 1852 | P | 102,899 | ||
| 1853 | B | — | ||
| 1853 | P | 136,767 | ||
| 1854 | P | 142,270 | ||
| 1855 | B | — | ||
| 1855 | P | 148,235 | ||
| 1856 | P | 113,098 | ||
| 1856 | B | 61,485 | ||
| 1857 | B | 67,415 | ||
| 1857 | P | 58,549 | ||
| 1858 | B | 102,723 | ||
| 1858 | P | 176,035 | ||
| 1859 | B | 186,640 | ||
| 1859 | P | 453,935 | ||
| 1860 | B | 110,624 | ||
| 1860 | M | 22,633 | ||
| 1860 | P | 163,322 | ||
| 1861 | B | 155,514 |
Series: Marengo
🌟 Uncommon