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Area: 118,286 square miles Population: 59,980,000
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After Italy had been united, the Sardinian king, Victor Emmanuel II acquired the title of King of Italy. Following the abdication of Humbert II, the kingdom became a republic in 1946.
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Monetary System
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100 Centesimi = 1 Lira
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1200s - 1400s Italy 1 Silver Denaro (Ag) - XF
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Silver issue
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Obverse cross. Reverse V over CS / DE Ancona. This Silver Denaro which was produced between the 13th & 15th Centuries is very hard to find in this nice extra fine condition. Solid SILVER coin with a nice light even tone and minimal marks. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN1SD200
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$49.95
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1861 (M) Italy 2 Centesimi (Cu) - F
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Obverse Victor Emanuele. Rev. denomination & date. Small moderately dark copper has fine detail. Solid coin with attractive appearance for the grade and nice character. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN2C861
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$2.50
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1861 (M) Italy 5 Centesimi (Cu) - F
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Obverse head facing to left of Vittorio Emanuelle II. Rev. denomination. Gorgeous deep chocolate brown. Even wear and nice solid fine detail make this early issue a real find. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN5C861
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$2.50
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1867 (M) Italy 1 Centesimo (Cu) - F
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Obverse head facing left of Victor Emanuele. Rev. value & date. Very small coin but details are legible and clear and the wear is even. Attractive medium gold/brown coin in fine condition. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN1C867
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$1.45
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1906 (R) Italy 2 Centesimi (Cu) - XF
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Obverse head of Victor Emanuelle III to left. Rev. denomination. Nice looking brown/red example with sharp detail for the extra fine grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN2C906
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$3.50
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1909 (R) Italy 20 Centesimi (Ni) - F
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Obverse classical head. Rev. Italia floating in the air, with torch. Pretty steel gray with a hint of light rose present. Detail is even and sharp for the fine grade on this issue. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN20C909
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$1.15
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1913 (R) Italy 20 Centesimi (Ni) - VF
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Obverse classical head. Rev. Italia floating in the air, with torch. Sharp detail for the very fine grade and lustrous steel gray appearance add pizzazz to this example. Minimum marks for the grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN20C913
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$1.50
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1918 Italy 20 Centesimi (Cu-Ni) - F
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Obverse crowned coat of arms. value in hexagon. Obverse steel gray, reverse light on dark. Detail is fine grade with normal circulation wear. Nice filler for most sets. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN20C918
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$2.25
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1918 (R) Italy 20 Centesimi (Cu-Ni) - UNC
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Obverse crowned coat of arms. value in hexagon. Wonderful uncirculated example with medium, somewhat lustrous, gray color. Natural, pretty, expected tone with eye catching beauty. Minimal marks and sharp strike. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN20C18U
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$10.00
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1919 (R) Italy 20 Centesimi (Cu-Ni) - XF
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Obverse crowned coat of arms. value in hexagon. Only the slightest trace of handling here. Borderline AU detail on this extra fine coin. Lovely medium gray with lots of pizzazz. (View image for more details.)
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Price
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ITACN20C919
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$4.00
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1920 (R) Italy 50 Centesimi (Ni) - BU
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Obverse Victor Emanuele III, head facing left. Rev. Justitia riding in quadriga, drawn by lions. Hard to find issue in beautiful brilliant uncirculated condition with minimal marks and wonderful ful bright satin luster. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN50C920
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$25.00
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1922 Italy 1 Lira (Ni) - VF
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Obverse seated Italia. Rev. value and coat of arms in wreath. Hints of luster on steel gray. A small pit present obverse from dirt in die when minted. Sharp detail and great eye appeal for very fine grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN1L922
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$2.00
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1924 (R) Italy 1 Lire (Ni) - XF
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Obverse seated Italia. Rev. value and coat of arms in wreath. Pretty lustrous steel gray coin with sharp extra fine detail and minimal marks for the grade. Great addition for any set. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN1L924
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$4.50
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1924 Italy 2 Lire (Ni) - VF
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Obverse Victor Emmanuel III, head right. Rev. fasces. Natural steel gray, with borderline XF detail. Below average marks for the grade. A really sharp addition for any set. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN2L924
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$5.00
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1928 Italy 5 Centesimi (Br) - AU
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Obverse Victor Emanuel III, head facing left. Rev. ear of wheat. Deep brown with a hint of red. Gorgeous coin with wonderful detail, minimal marks and only the slightest trace of handling. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN5C928
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$3.50
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1930 Italy 5 Centesimi (Cu) - VF
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Obverse head facing to left of Victor Emanuele. Rev. wheat beard. Small glossy dark chocolate brown coin has much eye appeal for the very fine grade. Minimal marks and lots of pizzazz. (View image for more detail.)
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ITALCN5C930
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$2.00
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1931 (R) Italy 10 Centesimi (Cu) - VF
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Obverse head to left of Victor Emanuelle III. Rev. honey bee. Red brown with darker areas. Terrific example with superior detail for the very fine grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITALCN10C31
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$2.25
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1932 Italy 5 Centesimi (Br) - VG
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Obverse Victor Emmanuel III, head left. Rev. ear of wheat. Borderline fine detail but carries a bit of a ding with color obverse 3 o’clock. Will make a nice filler for most sets. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN5C932
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$0.85
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1938 Italy 5 Centesimi (Cu) - XF
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Obverse head of Victor Emanuele facing right. Rev. spread wing eagle. Pretty chocolate brown extra fine coin with minimal marks and tons of eye appeal for the grade. (View image for more detail.)
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ITALCN5C938
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$2.50
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1939 XVII Italy 10 Centesimi (CU) - AU
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Obverse Victorio Emanuele III, had facing left. Rev. fasces, ear of wheat and oak leaves. Wonderful about uncirculated example. Obverse has remarkable golden brown luster, reverse a bit of gray/green tone from handling that holds the coin at AU. Marks minimal and natural eye appeal a plus. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN10C939
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$4.50
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1939 Italy 1 Lira (Ni) - XF
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Obverse Victor Emmanuel III, head left. Rev. eagle with spread wings in front of fasces. This coin has an AU appearance, but unfortunately is a bit banged up around the rim, and has some light scratches obv. right field. In an album it would look great with its lustrous steel gray appearance. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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ITACN1L939
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$1.50
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1940 Italy 10 Centesimi (Al-Br) - VF
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Obverse Victor Emmanuel III, head left. Rev. fasces, ear of wheat and oak leaves. Natural dark tone over gold color. Nice even detail and lots of character make this one a unique addition for a circulated set. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN10C940
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$0.85
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1940 Italy 1 Lira (St) - AU
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Obverse Victor Emmanuel III, head left. Rev. eagle with spread wings in front of fasces. Beautiful luster and minimal marks. Looks absolutely BU with just the slightest hint of handling. (View image for more detail.)
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ITACN1L940
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$3.00
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1943 Italy 20 Centesimi (St) - XF
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Obverse King Victor Emmanuel. Reverse depicts fasces, in front of profiled head. Plenty of luster remains on this extra fine steel coin. Long scratch across obverse keeps this one from AU grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ITACN20C1943
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$1.75
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1948 Italy 2 Lire (Al) - VF
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Item Number
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Price
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ITACN2L948
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$1.55
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