Italy 1863-M BN 20 centesimi
This specimen was lot 71631 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2022), where it sold for $408. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Kingdom. 20 Centesimi, 1863-M BN. Milan Mint. Vittorio Emanuele II. NGC MS-67. Presenting a mostly gunmetal gray nature near the central portions and a more vibrant ring of iridescence as one approaches the outer areas, this exceptional example should undoubtedly generate great appeal and interest." This coin is a common date of a series struck 1863 and 1867 during the régime of Victor Emanuel II, first king of the unified Italy. This piece from Milan is accompanied by more from Turin. This denomination was not issued again until 1894, during the reign of Umberto I, when it was converted to copper-nickel.
Recorded Mintage: 27,845,000.
Specification: 1 g, 0.835 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 13.1.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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