5 Lire - Maria Luigia


Silver (.900)	25 g	37 mm

Description

Issuer	Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1815-1832
Value	5 Lire
Currency	Lira (1815-1859)
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#21513
Rarity index	58%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PER LA GR. DI DIO DUCH. DI PARMA PIAC. E GUAST.
5. LIRE

Unabridged legend: Per la Grazia di Dio Duchessa di Parma Piacenza e Guastalla

Translation: By the Grace of God Duchy of Parma Piacenza and Guastalla

Engraver: Luigi Manfredini

Edge

Incuse script

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIRIGE ME DOMINE

Translation: God guides me

Comment

Marie-Louise introduced the decimal system on July 22, 1819 in the duchy, its coins are thus the 1st struck after the fall of the empire of Napoleon I in Italy.
The coins struck for 1815 are later than their vintage! Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lire coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features a portrait of Maria Luigia, the Duchess of Parma and Piacenza, who was known for her strong leadership and cultural patronage. She was a prominent figure in the Italian States during the 19th century and her legacy continues to be celebrated in the region.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1815	93000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1832	44000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire - Maria Luigia 1815-1832 coin.