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½ Sovrano - Francis I
1835 year| Gold (.900) | 5.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1815-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1835 |
| 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#38420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
The ½ Sovrano - Francis I 1835 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis I, who was the first king of a unified Italy and played a key role in the country's Risorgimento, or unification movement. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
