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1 Fiorino - Ferdinand I
1848 year| Silver (.833) | 14.05 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 1 Fiorino (0.5) |
| Currency | Tallero |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, shield of manifold arms on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX. LOMB. ET. VEN. DALM. - GAL. LOD. ILL. A. A.
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Comment
Previously Austria KM#2226.
Coins minted by the Austrians during the Sardinians' siege of Mantua as part of the First Italian Independence War of 1848-1849 against the Austrian army led by Radetzky.
Note. Ferdinand I of Austria was King of Bohemia under the name Ferdinand V.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fiorino - Ferdinand I 1848 coin from the Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1848, which was a year of revolution and uprising across Europe, and particularly in Italy, where there was a growing movement for independence and unity. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinand I, the ruler of the Duchy of Mantua, and the inscription "FERDINANDUS I DUX MANTUAE," reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 G.M | 3947 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fiorino - Ferdinand I 1848 coin.
