© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
½ Lira - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.900) | 2.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1844 |
| Value | ½ Lira |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LOMB. ET. VEN. - REX. A. A. 1838
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 the Italian States. The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was a short-lived state that was established in 1815 after the Congress of Vienna and was ruled by the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first king of the kingdom and ruled from 1835 to 1844. This time period saw significant political and social unrest, including the Revolutions of 1848, which led to the eventual dissolution of the kingdom and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. Despite this turmoil, the coin remains a tangible reminder of this fascinating period in Italian history.
