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Kingdom of Sardinia, Carlo Felice (1765-1821-1831)
Country: Sardinia (Italian states)
Grade: F
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1826
Mintage: 32,177,088
Mint: Torino (Eagle) p
Value: 5 Centesimi (0.05 Lira)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 127.1
Obverse:
Crowned heart-shaped shield with an eagle inside between two branches of oak. Below, mintmarks to left and right of ribbon.
Engraver: M. Veglia.
Reverse:
5 CENTESIMI 1826 in three lines, within a laurel wreath. Around: CAR. FELIX D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER. Below, rosette.
Lettering:
❁CAR·FELIX D · G · REX SAR·CYP·ET HIER·
5
CENTESIMI
1826
Translation: Charles Felix, by God, King of Sardinia, Cyprus and Jerusalem.
Engraver: M. Veglia.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
The dies for this coin was also used to mint Emilia KM#3 5 centesimi. It can be identified by the presence of mintmarks, for version without mintmark see KM#3
Reference : KM# 127.1
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)