Description
The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861), a key figure in the Italian unification and founder of the Italian Liberal Party and the political newspaper Il Risorgimento. It features Cavour's portrait, completed by Francesco Hayez in 1864.
Subject of commemoration
200th anniversary of Cavour's birth
Date of issue
2010-03-11
Issuing country
Italy
Coin image

Official Journal
Issuing volume
4000000