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1 Sovrano - Ferdinand I
| Gold (.900) | 11.33 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1848 |
| Value | 1 Sovrano (40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 11.33 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield within crowned double-headed eagle. Date in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX.LOMB.ET.VEN.DALM. GAL.LOD.ILL.A.A.1837.
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Lettering: RECTA TVERI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovrano - Ferdinand I 1837-1848 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia. This was a period of significant political upheaval, as the Austrian Empire was facing challenges from nationalist movements and revolutions across Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a symbol of the region's rich cultural heritage.
