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40 Lire - Maria Luigia
| Gold (.900) | 12.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1821 |
| Value | 40 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1815-1859) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Crowned and draped arms. At the bottom the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PER LA GR.(azia) DI DIO DUCH.(essa) DI PARMA PIAC.(enza) E GUAST.(alla)
40.LIRE
Edge
Lettering: DIRIGE ME DOMINE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Lire - Maria Luigia 1815-1821 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Maria Luigia, who was the Duchess of Parma and Piacenza from 1815 to 1821. This period saw the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna, which led to a significant reorganization of Europe's political landscape. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the Duchy's economic and political stability during this time of change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 219834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 36760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Lire - Maria Luigia 1815-1821 coin.
