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5 Francs - Napoleon I countermarked on 10 Francs
1813 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Cattaro (Montenegrin States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (1813-1814) |
| Period | Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1813) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#91297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cannon
Script: Latin
Lettering: CATTARO EN ETAT DE SIEGE
Translation: Cattaro in state of siege
Comment
Cattaro (Kotor in Montenegro) was part of Venetian Albania until 1797, after which it became part of the French Illyrian Provinces. The British held the fort under siege in 1813 as part of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1815 Cattaro became part of the Kingdom of Dalmatia of the Austrian Empire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a 10 Francs coin, which means that the 5 Francs coin was stamped or marked with a new value, 10 Francs, by the City of Cattaro (Montenegrin States) authorities, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in that region.
