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40 Lire - Joachim Murat
1813 year| Gold (.900) | 12.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Joachim (1808-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 40 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1812-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value on two lines between palm and laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE
Translation: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Lire - Joachim Murat 1813 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was issued during the brief reign of Joachim Murat, who was a French military officer and Napoleon's brother-in-law. He ruled the Kingdom of Naples from 1808 to 1815, and during his reign, he introduced a number of reforms and modernizations, including the creation of a new currency system. The 40 Lire coin was part of this new system and was minted in gold (.900) with a weight of 12.9 grams. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not particularly rare or valuable, and it can be found in many coin collections and online marketplaces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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