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1 Lira - Napoleon
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Napoleon I (1805-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1814 |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Lira (1807-1814) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
1.LIRA
Translation: Italian Kingdom
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Edge
Incuse
Lettering: ***********
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during Napoleon's reign, and it features an image of him on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "NAPOLEONE IMP" (Napoleon Emperor) and the date "1808-1814". This coin was used as a means of payment in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, which was established by Napoleon in 1805 and lasted until his defeat in 1814. Despite being made of silver, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a specific period in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 B | 103000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 M | 492661 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 M | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 B | 310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 M | 495411 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 B | 306107 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 M | 1184496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 V | 44836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 B | 309764 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 M | 331669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 V | 89208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 B | 217539 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 M | 227426 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 V | 340769 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 M | 275650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Napoleon 1808-1814 coin.
