20 Lire – San Marco
Standard circulation coins
Series: Marengo
Italy
Obverse
Description:
St. Mark's lion left on block with two-line inscription, VENEZIA below.
Inscription:
INDIPENDENZA - ITALIANA
XI AGOSTO / MDCCCXLVIII
XI AGOSTO / MDCCCXLVIII
Translation:
INDEPENDENCE - ITALIAN
11 AUGUST / 1848
11 AUGUST / 1848
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Antonio Fabris
Reverse
Description:
Inscription in wreath, date below.
Inscription:
ALLEANZA DEI POPOLI LIBERI
20 / LIRE
20 / LIRE
Translation:
ALLIANCE OF THE FREE PEOPLES
20 / LIRE
20 / LIRE
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Antonio Fabris
Edge
Inscribed text
Legend:
DIO PREMIERÀ LA COSTANZA.
Translation:
God will reward constancy.
Language: Italian
✨ Legendary