© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Lira - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.900) | 2.16 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | ½ Lira |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LOMB • ET VEN • REX A • A • 1854
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Konrad Lange
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 1851 and lasted until 1866, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Italy. This coin was minted during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia. The coin's design features the profile of Francis Joseph I on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia on the other. Despite its short-lived existence, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political and economic changes that were taking place in Italy during the mid-19th century.
