Naples

Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy 1861-1878

Fr-15, PCGS-graded MS-64+

The obverse depicts plain head left with crowned arms within wreath on the reverse. Choice with pleasing gold color.

Victor Emmanuel II (1861-1878) was King of Sardinia, he assumed the title of King of Italy and became the first king of a united Italy since the 6th century, a title he held until his death in 1878. The Italians gave him the epithet of Father of the Fatherland.