Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II

The average price of the 20 Lire 1878 coin is $380 as of January 21, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 122 auction sales. The sample may include coins from other years or varieties in different conditions, so this is an approximate estimate. For an accurate valuation of the 20 Lire 1878, a detailed comparison of individual specimens is required, considering die varieties and grade.

Average price
YearPrice
2025$590
2024$405
2023$526
2022$352
2021$361
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - WAG online Auktionen oHG, Auktion 85, Lot 266
WAG online Auktionen oHG
  • Date
    April 8, 2018
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Lot 266 Italien-Königreich. Vittorio Emanuele II. 1859-1861-1878. 20 Lire 1865 T, Turin. Friedberg 11, Pagani 459. GOLD. Winziger Randfehler, sehr schön - vorzüglich
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Bolaffi S.p.A., Auction 31 - Session 3&4, Lot 1100
Bolaffi S.p.A.
  • Date
    November 30, 2017
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Lot 1100 Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1878 - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: effigie del Re a destra - Rovescio: stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal collare dell'Annunziata - Di alta qualità, praticamente stato zecca (Bol. n. R10) (Gig. n. 25) (Mont. n. 152) (Pag. n. 475)
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Aurora Numismatica, Varesi & Aurora Auction 11, Lot 963
Aurora Numismatica
  • Date
    November 19, 2017
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Lot 963 Regno d'Italia - Vittorio Emanuele II - 20 Lire 1878 - AU mm 21 - BB-SPL
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Nomisma Spa, Auction 56, Lot 1887
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    October 17, 2017
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Lot 1887 Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1878 - Nomisma 868; Pag. 475 AU Interessante varietà con l'1 ribattuto FDC
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - WAG online Auktionen oHG, Auktion 79, Lot 197
WAG online Auktionen oHG
  • Date
    October 8, 2017
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Lot 197 Italien-Königreich. Vittorio Emanuele II. 1859-1861-1878. 20 Lire 1863 T, Turin. Friedberg 11, Pagani 457. GOLD. Sehr schön +
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II, Obverse - Heritage Auctions, 2017 January 8 - 9 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York #3051, Lot 31021Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II, Reverse - Heritage Auctions, 2017 January 8 - 9 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York #3051, Lot 31021
Heritage Auctions
  • Date
    January 8, 2017
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Lot 31021 Vittorio Emanuele II gold 20 Lire 1878-R MS66 NGC, Rome mint, KM10.2. A conditional jewel--currently unchallenged in this certified level of quality--with smooth fields that are infused with glowing mint luster and exceptional definition noted across the design elements due to an impressive strike. Definitely choice in hand, and a model representative of the type.
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger, Auction 105, Lot 1031
Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger
  • Date
    September 16, 2016
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Lot 1031 ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878. 20 Lire 1865 Turin Mzz. T Fr. 11. 6.47 g. Gold ss
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Casa d'Aste Montenegro, Auction 7, Lot 842
Casa d'Aste Montenegro
  • Date
    March 18, 2016
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Lot 842 Regno d’Italia, Vittorio Emanuele II 1861 1878, 20 Lire 1871 Roma Au Pag.466 Mont.142 Rarita: R Qualita: FDC68
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Varesi, Auction 67, Lot 785
Varesi
  • Date
    November 18, 2015
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Lot 785 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1878 Roma. MIR 1078v Pag. 475 Au - SPLÖFDC
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Nomisma Spa, Auction 53, Lot 1891
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    October 20, 2015
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Lot 1891 Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1878 – Pag. 475; Mont. 152 AU SPL
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 269, Lot 6387
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
  • Date
    October 1, 2015
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Lot 6387 EUROPÄISCHE GOLDPRÄGUNGEN ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878 20 Lire 1866, Turin. 5,81 g Feingold. Fb. 11; Pagani 460; Schl. 43. Sehr schön
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 269, Lot 6385
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
  • Date
    October 1, 2015
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Lot 6385 EUROPÄISCHE GOLDPRÄGUNGEN ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878 20 Lire 1863, Turin. 5,81 g Feingold. Fb. 11; Pagani 457; Schl. 40. Vorzüglich
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 269, Lot 6389
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
  • Date
    October 1, 2015
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Lot 6389 EUROPÄISCHE GOLDPRÄGUNGEN ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878 20 Lire 1875, R, Rom. 5,81 g Feingold. Fb. 12; Pagani 472; Schl. 30. Vorzüglich
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Bolaffi S.p.A., Auction 26 - Session 1 & 3, Lot 1848
Bolaffi S.p.A.
  • Date
    June 10, 2015
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Lot 1848 20 Lire 1871 - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: effigie del Re a destra - Rovescio: stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell’Annunziata - Millesimo raro (Bol. n. R10) (Gig. n. 16) (Mont. n. 142) (Pag. n. 466) oro €300
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Varesi, Auction 65, Lot 658
Varesi
  • Date
    October 30, 2014
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Lot 658 SAVOIA - VITTORIO EMANUELE II (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1878 Roma. MIR 1078v Pag. 475 Au BB+
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Bolaffi S.p.A., Auction 24 – Session 2 & 3, Lot 932
Bolaffi S.p.A.
  • Date
    June 6, 2014
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Lot 932 20 Lire 1864 Zecca: Torino - Fronte: effigie del Re a sinistra - Retro: stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell'Annunziata - Millesimo non comune - (Bol. n. R10 (Gig. n. 8 (Mont. n. 134 (Pag. n. 458
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II, Obverse - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., Auction 78, Lot 2826Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II, Reverse - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., Auction 78, Lot 2826
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
  • Date
    January 26, 2014
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Lot 2826 World Gold Coins Italy. 20 Lire, 1878-R. Fr-12; KM-10.2; Pagani-475. Vittorio Emanuele II. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Bolaffi S.p.A., Auction 23 – Session 2 and 3, Lot 744
Bolaffi S.p.A.
  • Date
    December 6, 2013
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Lot 744 Vittorio Emanuele II Re d'Italia (1861-1878) 20 Lire 1866 Zecca: Torino
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 239, Lot 5323
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
  • Date
    October 10, 2013
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Lot 5323 EUROPÄISCHE GOLDMÜNZEN UND -MEDAILLEN ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878. 20 Lire 1866, Turin. 5,81 g Feingold. Fb. 11; Pagani 460; Schl. 43. Fast vorzüglich
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Italy 20 Lire 1878 Victor Emmanuel II - Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 239, Lot 5320
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG
  • Date
    October 10, 2013
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Lot 5320 EUROPÄISCHE GOLDMÜNZEN UND -MEDAILLEN ITALIEN KÖNIGREICH ITALIEN Victor Emanuel II., 1859-1861-1878. 20 Lire 1861, Turin. 5,81 g Feingold. Fb. 11; Pagani 455; Schl. 38. Seltener Jahrgang. Nur 3.267 Exemplare geprägt. Vorzüglich
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