Vittorio Emanuele II

What you will find in this category

Vittorio Emanuele II was King of Sardinia from 1849 and, from 1861 until his death in 1878, the first King of Italy. The coins in this category are:

• gold 20 Lire of Turin (1862, 1865), Milan (1874) and Rome (1875–1878);
• gold 10 Lire of Turin of 1863, in two diameter varieties indicated in the name (18.5 and 19 mm);
• gold 50 and 100 Lire of 1864;
• silver 5 Lire of Milan of 1874;
• 1 Lira and 50 Centesimi of 1862, of the “Stemma” and “Valore” types;
• gold 20 Lire struck in Genoa between 1850 and 1859, when he was King of Sardinia. Other coins of those years are in Vittorio Emanuele II of Sardinia.

The lire of the “Stemma” type have a different silver fineness from those of the “Valore” type: that is why they are not in the table.

How to choose

For the 20 Lire the price changes with year, mint and grade: the mint is written in the name, in full or as a letter (T Turin, M Milan). The codes range from FDC (Uncirculated) to qFDC, SPL (Extremely Fine), qSPL, BB (Very Fine) and MB (Fine); hovering over the code on the item page shows its explanation.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the coins struck before the Kingdom of Italy?

Those of 1859–1860 with the inscription “Re Eletto” are in Vittorio Emanuele II Re Eletto, those of the Kingdom of Sardinia in Vittorio Emanuele II of Sardinia.

Can I collect the coin in person?

Yes, free of charge, in Verbania or Milan. Alternatively we ship with insured delivery.

Do you buy coins of Vittorio Emanuele II?

Yes. Write to us with a few photos or visit one of our branches.