Catalog
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1858 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 20 Lire |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Platinum |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Giuseppe Ferraris |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Bust of Emmanuel II to left, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | VICTORIVS EMMANVEL II·D·G·REX SARD·CYP· ET HIER· P 1858 |
| 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· & P L.20 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1858 P - Anchor - 5 |
| Numisquare ID | 6886972490 |
| 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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