Vittorio Emanuele II Re Eletto

What the "Re Eletto" coins are

These are the coins struck in the name of Vittorio Emanuele II in 1859 and 1860 with the legend "Re Eletto" (King Elect), before the birth of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Among those that have passed through our shop are the 20 and 10 Lire gold coins struck in Bologna in 1860, the 2 Lire of Florence of 1860 and the 5 Centesimi of 1859.

The 20 Lire gold coin is a marengo: 6.45 g, 21 mm, gold of 900‰ fineness. The silver coins of Florence are also in Silver coins – House of Savoy.

Frequently asked questions

How do they differ from the other coins of Vittorio Emanuele II?

Those struck as King of Italy, from 1861, are in Vittorio Emanuele II; those struck as King of Sardinia are in Vittorio Emanuele II of Sardinia.

How do I read grade and rarity?

On the product page, hover over the abbreviation to read its explanation. qFDC/FDC indicates a piece between About Uncirculated and Uncirculated. For anything else, use the "Ask about this piece" button.