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½ Sovrano - Francis I
| Gold (.900) | 5.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1815-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1831 |
| 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#38417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Double-headed crowned imperial eagle. In the legend the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVN • BOH • LOMB • ET VEN • GAL • LOD • IL • REX • A • A • 1831
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 Sovrano - Francis I 1820-1831 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was a short-lived state that was established in 1815 after the Congress of Vienna and was later annexed by the Austrian Empire in 1866. During this time, the region was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for currency. As a result, the ½ Sovrano coin was minted to serve as a medium of exchange for the growing economy. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item that provides a unique glimpse into the economic and political history of 19th-century Italy.
