© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
12 Lire
1798 year| Gold (.916) | 3.151 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Ligurian Republic (1797-1814) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 12 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1797-1805; 1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 3.151 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fasces with liberty cap within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NELL 'UNIONE LA FORZA
1798
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 12 Lire coin from Genoa, issued in 1798, is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in the region. The Ligurian Republic, which was established in 1797 and lasted until 1814, was a short-lived state that was formed after the French Revolution and was annexed by Napoleon's Empire. The coin's design, which features an image of a liberty cap and a bundle of rods, symbolizes the ideals of the French Revolution and the unity of the Ligurian people. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and has a relatively low weight of 3.151 grams makes it a unique and valuable collector's item.
