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1 Sovrano - Francis Joseph I
| Gold (.900) | 11.33 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1856 |
| 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#38405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double-headed crowned imperial eagle. Date in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVN. BOH. LOMB. ET VEN. GAL. LOD. IL. REX A. A. 1856.
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venetia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Inscription
Lettering: VIRIBVS VNITIS
Translation: With united forces
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovrano - Francis Joseph I 1853-1856 coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Lombardy-Venetia. This period saw the transformation of the Austrian Empire into the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the coin reflects this shift in power dynamics. Additionally, the coin was minted using the Gold standard, which was a common practice during this time period, but is now a rare and valuable feature among coins.
