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1 Lira - Francis II

1802 year
Billon (.250 silver) 11.36 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
King
Francis II (1798-1802)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1802
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Austrian Province - Lira (1797-1805)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
11.36 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81647
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date in ornate border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LIRA
VENETA
1802

Edge

Chain ornament

Comment

variant in the appearance of the description

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Francis II 1802 coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol on the reverse side, which represents the maritime power and influence of the Venetian Republic.