1 Lira - Carlo Ludovico I 1834-1838 front 1 Lira - Carlo Ludovico I 1834-1838 back
1 Lira - Carlo Ludovico I 1834-1838 photo
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1 Lira - Carlo Ludovico I

 
Silver (.666) 4.72 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Lucca (Lucca, Italian States)
Duke
Charles Louis (1824-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1838
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira (?-1800, 1826-1847)
Composition
Silver (.666)
Weight
4.72 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39192
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIRA

Engraver: Carlo Landi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Lira coin from the Duchy of Lucca, featuring Carlo Ludovico I, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, known as a "doughnut hole" or "ringed coin" design. This was a common feature in coins of that era, used to prevent the coin from being tampered with or counterfeited.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1834  310519 - - - - - -

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