ITALIE - ITALY Victor-Emmanuel II (1861-1878). 20 centesimi, 1st type with shield 1863/2 BN, T, Turin. Av. VITTORIO EMANUELE II. Nude head right, signature FERRARIS and below (date). Rv. REGNO - D'ITALIA / (workshop) C. 20 (different). Crowned shield within a crown of two branches. Cud.1202a - M.223 - P.534 ; Silver - 16 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From a sale Montenapoleone 9, 1989, n° 694. NGC MS 64 (2157715-002). Only 461 examples minted! Slight rolling defects. With a slight patina forming. Extremely rare. Almost corner flower. Extremely rare, and also known as the "stemmino", this 20 centesimi is one of the greatest rarities of the Kingdom of Italy. All examples, even those in perfect condition, show a weak mintmark on the whiskers, with a slight flattening, and it is likely that this defect is the real reason why the authorities decided to withdraw it from circulation. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.