© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Lira - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.900) | 4.33 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1852-1858 |
| 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#38410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. In the legend the value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOMB. ET. VEN. - REX. A. A. 1852
LIRA.AVSTRIACA
Translation:
King of Lombardy and Venetia, Archduke of Austria.
Austrian Lira
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia at the time. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1852 to 1858. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Italy and the Austrian Empire.
