My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Head right. The red gold coins were minted in 1903 as a present for Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy. He was collecting Savoy family's coins.
The gold coins were made by alloying with silver in 1871, but with copper in 1903, hence the different color.
Reverse
Crowned mantled arms. Mint official's initials: S(D.Alvarez), D(E.Diaz), M(A.Mendoza)
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