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½ Lira - Francis II
1800 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.24 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1798-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1800 |
| Value | ½ Lira |
| Currency | Austrian Province - Lira (1797-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#81626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZA
LIRA
VENETA
1800.
Edge
Chain ornament
Comment
Part of the mintage was reeminted on 6 Kreutzer 1795
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Lira coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Francis II, the last Doge of Venice, on one side, and the Lion of St. Mark on the other. The coin was minted in 1800, just a few years before the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797. Despite its relatively small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
