© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
½ Scudo - Francis I
| Silver (.900) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1815-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1822-1835 |
| Value | ½ Scudo (3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. In the legend the value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVN • BOH • LOMB • ET VEN • - GAL • LOD • IL • REX • A • A • 1824
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venice, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Lettering: IVSTITIA REGNORVM FVNDAMENTVM
Translation: Justice is the foundation of kingdoms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first emperor of Austria and the last Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
