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© Numismatica Varesi
½ Sovrano - Ferdinand I
1849 year| Gold (.900) | 5.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | ½ Sovrano (20) |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed crowned imperial eagle. In the legend the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX. LOMB. ET. VEN. DALM. - GAL. LOD. ILL. A. A. 1849
Edge
Lettering: RECTA TVERI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovrano - Ferdinand I 1849 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1849, just a year after the Revolutions of 1848, which saw the overthrow of the Austrian monarchy and the establishment of a new government in Italy. This coin, bearing the image of King Ferdinand I, represents a transitional period in Italian history, as the country shifted from being a collection of separate states to a unified nation.
