a gold coin with a crown and shield on it
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Estimate €8,000
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Description
ITALY Umberto I (1878–1900). 20 lire, incuse strike on the reverse ND (1879–1897), R, Rome. Obverse. Within a wreath formed of two branches, a crowned shield surrounded by the collar and flanked by L – 20; below (mint mark). Rev. Within a crown formed of two branches, a crowned shield surrounded by a collar and flanked by L – 20; below (mint mark), incuse strike of the same design. Coin ref. 1211 – KM ref. 21 – Fr. ref. 21; Gold – 6.44 g – 21 mm – 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! PCGS MS64 (60810772). Incuse strike on the reverse, outside the ring with a smooth edge. Only minor handling marks. Spectacular mint error! Superb in Proof condition. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force under national law on 1 January 2025, the successful bidder from the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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