© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
¼ Lira - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.600) | 1.62 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1844 |
| Value | ¼ Lira |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOMB • ET VEN • REX • A • A • 1843
1/4 LIRA
Translation: Lombard and Venetian king, Archduke of Austria
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was a short-lived state that was established in 1815 after the Congress of Vienna and was later annexed by the Austrian Empire in 1844. This coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia at the time. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
