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3 Centesimi - Napoleon I

 
Copper 6.27 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States)
King
Napoleon I (1805-1814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1807-1813
Value
3 Centesimi (0.03)
Currency
Lira (1807-1814)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.27 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#7085
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Crown above numeral and written value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
3.CENTESIMI
B

Translation: Italian Kingdom

Engraver: Luigi Manfredini

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Centesimi coin from the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was introduced in 1807, just a year after Napoleon Bonaparte's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, which cemented his control over much of the continent. The coin's design features an image of Napoleon himself, reflecting his growing status as a powerful and influential leader. Despite the turmoil of the time, the 3 Centesimi coin remained in circulation for several years, serving as a symbol of the Napoleonic Empire's economic and political power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1807 B 63000 - - - - - -
1807 M 212000 - - - - - -
1807 V 117000 - - - - - -
1808 B 215000 - - - - - -
1808 M 1878000 - - - - - -
1808 V 527000 - - - - - -
1809 M 2098000 - - - - - -
1809 V 127000 - - - - - -
1810 B 1845000 - - - - - -
1810 M 2798000 - - - - - -
1811 M 2798000 - - - - - -
1812 M 3012000 - - - - - -
1813 B 845000 - - - - - -
1813 M 2598000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Centesimi - Napoleon I 1807-1813 coin.