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40 Lire - Napoleon I
| Gold (.900) | 12.903 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Napoleon I (1805-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1814 |
| Value | 40 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1807-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.903 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Shield on eagle within the crowned mantle and the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
40.LIRE
Translation:
Italian Kingdom
40 Lire
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation: God protects Italy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during Napoleon's reign, and it features an image of him on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. This coin was used as a means of currency during Napoleon's rule, and it is now considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 M | 3430 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 | 352000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 M | 212513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 M | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 M | 157750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 M | 105767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 M | 55547 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 M | 40812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 M | 264018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 coin.