Portrait embossed (profile).

Vittorio Emanuele II was king of Sardinia-Piedmont and became the first king of a united Italy, on March 18th, 1861. When he was proclaimed King of Italy he insisted on maintaining his dynastic last name, in order to signify the historical continuity of the House of Savoy.

Michel 15, Sassone 12, AFA 10.

Date of issue: 1862

Face value: 20 c.

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Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:46