5 centesimi green
Sassone 13.
10 centesimi bistre
This shows dramatic colour differences
Sassone 14.
20 centesimi indigo
Sassone 15.
40 centesimi red
Sassone 16.
80 centesimi yellow
Sassone 17.
Neapolitan Provinces <<-- : -->> Tuscany
The Kingdom of Sardinia included not just the Island of Sardinia but also a large part of what is now North-West Italy around Turin.
The first issue in 1851 is scarce. After that embossing was used for issues in 1853 and 1854, with a plain coloured background which makes it very difficult to read the denomination.
In 1855 a fourth design was issued consisting of six values up to 2 lire. This continued in use until some time after the formation of the Kingdom of Italy. The series shows a wide range of colour variations examples of which are shown below.
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5 centesimi green |
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10 centesimi bistre
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20 centesimi indigo |
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40 centesimi red |
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80 centesimi yellow |
Neapolitan Provinces <<-- :
-->> Tuscany
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