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1 Lira - Francis I
| Silver (.900) | 4.33 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1815-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1822-1825 |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOMB · ET VEN · REX · A · A · 1822
LIRA AVSTIACA
Translation:
Lombard and Venetian king, Archduke of Austria
Austrian Lira
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Francis I, the first king of the Lombardy-Venetia, on one side, and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. The coat of arms includes the symbols of the two regions that made up the kingdom: the shield of Lombardy, featuring the cross of St. Ambrose, and the shield of Venetia, featuring the winged lion of St. Mark. This design represents the unity of the two regions under one ruler.
