Sardinia 1826 80 lire

Struck during the Italian pre-unification era, this impressive 1826 Kingdom of Sardinia 80 Lire stands as a masterpiece of nineteenth-century European numismatics. The obverse features the meticulously engraved, bare-headed portrait of King Charles Felix (Carlo Felice) facing left, surrounded by his royal Latin titles. The reverse elegantly displays the crowned shield of the House of Savoy, adorned with the collar of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation and flanked by oak branches. This substantial issue offers immense historical appeal, reflecting the exceptional artistry and political prestige of the Savoy monarchy before the unification of Italy.