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40 Lire - Joachim Murat

1813 year
Gold (.900) 12.9 g 27 mm
Description
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
References
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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