10 Centesimi - Francis Joseph I 1849 front 10 Centesimi - Francis Joseph I 1849 back
10 Centesimi - Francis Joseph I 1849 photo
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10 Centesimi - Francis Joseph I

1849 year
Copper 17.5 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian States)
King
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1849
Value
10 Centesimi (0.10)
Currency
Scudo (1815-1862)
Composition
Copper
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#24939
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CENTESIMI·
1849·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Centesimi coin from the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, featuring Francis Joseph I, has an interesting fact. Despite being made of copper and weighing 17.5 grams, it was not widely accepted in circulation due to its low value and the prevalence of higher denomination coins in circulation at the time.