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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I
1848 year| Billon (.346 silver) | 1.66 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City under siege of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Period | First Italian War of Independence (1848-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 15 Centesimi (1⁄40) |
| Composition | Billon (.346 silver) |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double-headed crowned Austrian eagle with a 3 on its chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX·LOMB·ET·VEN·DALM·GAL·LOD·ILL·A·A·1848·
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Comment
Siege coinage. Minted during the Austrian occupation of Mantua during the First War of Italian Independence (1848-9).G.M. indicates it was minted in Mantua.
Known with and without swan above mintmark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I 1848 coin from the City under siege of Mantua (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued in 1848, a year that saw widespread revolutions and uprisings across Europe, including the Italian states. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as governments often turned to coinage as a way to finance their military and political activities. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 GM | 631 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I 1848 coin.
