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½ Sovrano - Francis Joseph I
| Gold (.900) | 5.66 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1856 |
| Value | ½ Sovrano (20) |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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. 1856 .
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venetia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Inscribed text
Lettering: VIRIBVS VNITIS
Translation: With united forces
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovrano - Francis Joseph I 1854-1856 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia. This was a period of significant political and social unrest, as Italy was seeking independence and unity. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
