20 Lire - Carlo Alberto

Issuer Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States)
Year 1841
Type Coin pattern
Value 20 Lire
Currency Lira (1816-1861)
Composition Platinum
Weight 6.4 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Giuseppe Ferraris
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust to left, date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAR. ALBERTUS D.G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER.
Reverse description Crowned 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &. L.20
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1841 P - Eagle - 5
Numisquare ID 9850784660
Additional information
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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