The 1826 80 Lire Italian Gold Coin issued by the Kingdom of Sardinia is a relic from a bygone era. The Kingdom of Sardinia was independent and ruled by the House of Savoy from 1479 to 1861, but issued coins with the Italian Lira denominations as an Italian state. The 80 Lire denomination was issued for only eight years during the reign of Charles Felix, King of Sardinia. Right now, you can purchase certified 1826 80 Lire Italian Sardinian Gold Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective plastic slab and custom label from the NGC!
• Issued in 1826 during the fourth year of availability!
• Produced by the Kingdom of Sardinia!
• Contains .7465 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of 80 Lire from the Kingdom of Sardinia.
• Issued a Grade of AU55 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is a bust of Charles Felix.
• The reverse features the coat of arms for the House of Savoy.

With your purchase of the 1826 80 Lire Italian Sardinian Gold Coin in this Provident Metals listing, you will receive a coin that has been graded by the NGC. Coins with an AU55 grade exhibit only slight wear and tear on less than 50% of the design elements. The details of the design strike are visible in full. Each coin comes with a distinctive label within the NGC protective slab. This custom label bears the flag of Italy, a map of Italy, and a picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1826 Italian Sardinian Gold Coins is an effigy of Charles Felix, King of Sardinia. The portrait shows Felix in left-profile relief with no crown on his head. The inscriptions include Car, Felix, D.G. Rex Sar Cyp Et Hier, and 1826. The inscriptions translate as Charles Felix by the Grace of God King of Sardinia, Cyprus, and Jerusalem.

Reverse

The reverse field of 1826 80 Lire Italian Sardinian Gold Coins features the House of Savoy coat of arms. This seal includes a central element with the shield of Savoy bearing an eagle. Oak branches form the wreath around the shield with a collar of order below the image of the coat of arms. Inscriptions on this face of the coin include DVX, SAB, GENVAE ET MONTISF, PRINC, PFD. You will also find an inscription of the denomination as L 80.

History

The 80 Lire Italian Sardinian Gold Coin was produced by the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1823 to 1831, covering the bulk of Charles Felix decade-long reign of Sardinia from 1821 to 1831.

Ordering

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