1 Lira - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 front 1 Lira - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 back
1 Lira - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 photo
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1 Lira - Carlo Alberto

 
Silver (.900) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States)
King
Charles Albert (1831-1849)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1849
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira (1816-1861)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38334
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned arms with chain of the order suspended, all within laurel wreath, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX SAB · GENVAE ET MONTISF· PRINC· PED·&·
P L 1·

Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) is that it was designed by the renowned Italian engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci. Pistrucci was known for his expertise in coin design and his works are highly sought after by collectors. The coin's design features a portrait of King Carlo Alberto on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia on the other. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831 F 18700 - - - - - -
1832 F 35300 - - - - - -
1833 F 7600 - - - - - -
1834 F 39850 - - - - - -
1835 F 22900 - - - - - -
1837 F 17600 - - - - - -
1838 F 11450 - - - - - -
1839 F 8550 - - - - - -
1841 F 11400 - - - - - -
1842 F 5150 - - - - - -
1843 F 14700 - - - - - -
1844 F 33200 - - - - - -
1845 F 10350 - - - - - -
1846 F 19450 - - - - - -
1847 F 10750 - - - - - -
1848 F 8100 - - - - - -
1849 F 3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Carlo Alberto 1831-1849 coin.