Victor Emmanuel II (Elected king) (1859-1861)
After II War of Indipendence, Tuscany and Emilia voted their annexation to Kingdom of Sardinia, striking coins with Victor Emmanuel II's name (Government of Tuscany) or re-striking coins of Charles Albert (Provisional Government of Bologna)

Provisional Government of Bologna
5 Centesimi - 1859-1860 (1826) - Mint of Bologna - Copper

Obv.:Crowned heart-shaped shield with an eagle inside between two branches of oak. Below, M.V.

Rev: 5 CENTESIMI 1826 in three lines, within a laurel wreath. Around: CAR. FELIX D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER. Below, rosette

Mm. 27,5, grs. 10 - Engraver: M. Veglia - Without mintmark


Government of Tuscany
1 Centesimo - 1859 - Mint of Birmingham - Copper

Obv.: VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO and, below, small cross between lily and crown.
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy with collar of Annunziata

Rev.: In the field: 1 CENTESIMO 1859 in three lines. Around: GOVERNO DELLA TOSCANA and, below, small cross.

Mm. 15, grs. 1 - Engraver: Luigi Gori

2 Centesimi - 1859 - Mint of Birmingham - Copper

Obv.: VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO and, below, small cross between lily and crown.
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy with collar of Annunziata

Rev.: In the field: 2 CENTESIMI 1859 in three lines. Around: GOVERNO DELLA TOSCANA and, below, small cross.

Mm. 20, grs. 2 - Engraver: Luigi Gori

5 Centesimi - 1859 - Mint of Birmingham - Copper

Obv.: VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO and, below, small cross between lily and lion's head.
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy with collar of Annunziata

Rev.: In the field: 5 CENTESIMI 1859 in three lines. Around: GOVERNO DELLA TOSCANA and, below, small cross.

Mm. 25, grs. 5 - Engraver: Luigi Gori

50 Centesimi - 1860 - Mint of Florence - Silver

Obv.: VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELETTO. Below: G. and a mountain.
Bare head right

Rev.: Around. . CINQUANTA CENTESIMI . FIRENZE a ploughshare 1860. Crowned coat of arms between laurel branches.

Mm. 18, grs. 2,50; Engraver: Luigi Gori

 

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