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4 Francs, 60 Centimes, 1 Ounce French siege coinage
1813 year| Silver | 30.59 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zara (Croatian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 4 Francs, 60 Centimes (4.60) |
| Currency | Franc (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 30.59 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 7 December 1813 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
In a rectangle, the value on two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1·0·
4F·60C·
Edge
Lettering: SB MF SP (Simeone Borto-lazzi, Michele Fasolo and Sebastiano Picchi)
Comment
The mintage is unknown but altogether 64,000 ounces of these 4 coins were minted.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the French siege of Zara (now Zadar, Croatia) in 1813, which was a strategic port city on the Adriatic coast. The coin was part of a temporary currency system implemented by the French occupying forces, and its design features the French imperial eagle on one side and the value and date on the other. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during this brief period of French rule in the region, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Francs, 60 Centimes, 1 Ounce (French siege coinage) 1813 coin.