Carlo Felice

What the category brings together

Carlo Felice became King of Sardinia in 1821, after the abdication of his brother Vittorio Emanuele I, and reigned until 1831. The coins for sale are:

• in gold, from the Turin mint: 20 Lire (1823, 1826, 1827 and 1828), a 40 Lire of 1825 and an 80 Lire of 1826;
• in silver: 5 Lire of 1826 of Turin and of Genoa and a 1 Lira of 1828 of Turin.

Varieties, rarity and grade

The 20 Lire of 1823 and the 40 Lire of 1825 are listed as rare. Two 20 Lire of 1828 carry the variety “L in losanga” (L in a lozenge) in their name. The grade ranges from BB (Very Fine) to SPL (Extremely Fine): hovering over the code on the item page shows its explanation.

Frequently asked questions

What does the price of these coins depend on?

They are collector coins: year, mint, rarity and grade all count. Other silver coins of the Savoy are in Savoy Silver, within Silver Coins.

Can I ask for details about a piece?

Yes, with the “Ask about this piece” button on the item page. You can collect your order free of charge in Verbania or Milan, or receive it by insured shipping; payment is by bank transfer. Other Savoy coins from before 1861 are in House of Savoy.