United Provinces of Central Italy
Puppet state of Sardinia (1859-1860)
Location: Central Italy
Capital City: Modena
Government type: Military government
Main languages: Italian, Tuscan, Emilian, Romagnol
Main religions: Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1859: United Provinces of Central Italy created by Sardinia from Tuscany, Modena, Parma, and parts of the Papal States
1860: Joins Sardinia following plebiscite
Currency
Lira (1859-1860)
1 Lira = 100 Centesimi
Coins from Central Italy in the collection
•5 Centesimi, 1859 (King Vittorio Emanuelle II (1859-1860), copper, Heaton mint (Birmingham), KM#6) Tuscany
•50 Centesimi, 1859 (King Vittorio Emanuelle II (1859-1860), silver (.900), Bologna mint, KM#7)