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The Kings of Sardinia would eventually bring the Sardinia lira to the unified Kingdom of Italy in 1861 as the Italian lira. Before this could happen, King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia introduced lira denominations in the form of 5 lire silver coins and 20 lire gold coins in 1816. The first expansion of lira denominations came in 1821 when Victor Emmanuel I produced an 80 lire coin just before he abdicated the throne. Today, 1826 80 Lire Italian Gold Sardinian Coins are available to you in certified condition from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Available to you in an NGC protective plastic slab!
• Struck in 1826!
• 7^th year of issue for the 80 Lire Sardinian Gold Coin!
• Limited availability of certified specimens!
• Contains .7465 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of 80 Lire was issued by Sardinia.
• Graded About Uncirculated 50+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is King Charles Felix of Sardinia.
• The reverse depicts the coat of arms of Sardinia with the shield of Savoy.

The coins of the Sardinian lira were introduced by King Victor Emmanuel I in 1816 and produced through 1861. The Sardinian lira is often referred to in the modern era as the Italian Gold Sardinian Coin because this denomination did not exactly disappear after 1861. Rather, it was brought to the unified Kingdom of Italy that formed in 1861 as King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia was the man to unify the kingdoms of Italy into one kingdom.

All of these 1826 80 Lire Italian Gold Sardinian Coins are available to you with an NGC certification. The coins are in About Uncirculated 50, or better, condition. Coins in this condition typically have wear and tear that ranges from light to only trace friction on the highest points of the design relief. You may notice to medium to near-full luster.

On the obverse of 1826 80 Lire Gold Sardinian Coins is an effigy of King Charles Felix of Sardinia. The man who took over following the abdication of King Victor Emmanuel I, Charles Felix continued to strike the 80 lire gold coin and introduced the 40 lire gold coin. In addition to his role as King of Sardinia, Charles Felix was the Duke of Savoy, Piedmont, and Aosta.

The reverse side of 1826 80 Lire Italian Gold Sardinian Coins features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sardinia. As the Duchy of Savoy had acquired the Kingdom of Sardinia over a century earlier, the Sardinian coat of arms consisted of a spade shield with the arms of Savoy. The design includes a wreath and an imperial crown.

Please contact JM Bullion with questions about these gold coins for sale. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.