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1 Sovrano - Francis I
| Gold (.900) | 11.33 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1815-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1831 |
| Value | 1 Sovrano (40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 11.33 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Double-headed crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVN • BOH • LOMB • ET VEN • GAL • LOD • IL • REX • A • A • 1831 •
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venice, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Lettering: IVSTITIA REGNORVM FVNDAMENTVM
Translation: Justice is the foundation of kingdoms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovrano - Francis I 1820-1831 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was a short-lived state that was established in 1815 after the Congress of Vienna and was later annexed by the Austrian Empire in 1866. During this time, there was a significant shift in the economy from agriculture to industry, and the coinage of the region reflects this change. The 1 Sovrano coin, made of gold and weighing 11.33g, was likely used for large transactions and commerce, symbolizing the growing economic power of the region.
