20 Lire - Carlo Alberto

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IssuerKingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States)
Year1841
TypeCoin pattern
Value20 Lire
CurrencyLira (1816-1861)
CompositionPlatinum
Weight6.4 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Giuseppe Ferraris
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust to left, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAR. ALBERTUS D.G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER.
Reverse descriptionCrowned spade-shaped shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle, between 2 oak branches, collar of order suspended below, value `L.20` divides mintmarks at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &. L.20
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1841 P - Eagle - 5
Catalog ID9850784660
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