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5 Lire - Napoleon I
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Napoleon I (1805-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1814 |
| Value | 5 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1807-1814) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Italy, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
5.LIRE
Translation:
Italian Kingdom
5 Italy
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Edge
Large lettering in relief on 9 horizontal parallel lines. Or, large incuse lettering.
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation: God protects Italy
Comment
Available with recessed edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the ruler of France at the time, but also the ruler of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, which was a short-lived state that existed from 1805 to 1814. This coin was minted during that time and features Napoleon's image as a symbol of the alliance between the two countries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 M | 39277 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 V | 610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 B | 23162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 M | 3287923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 V | 204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 B | 221000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 M | 2483092 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 B | 314038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 M | 263353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 V | 13623 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 B | 450159 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 M | 2820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 V | 367000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 B | 209185 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 M | 1849490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 V | 207402 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 B | 109394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 M | 771667 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 V | 70998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 M | 102000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire - Napoleon I 1807-1814 coin.
