Regno d'Italia, Napoleone I (1805-1814)
Country: Kingdom of Italy (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1808
Mintage: 3,287,923 (4%)
Mint: Milano
Value: 5 Lire (5)
Currency: Lira (1807-1814)
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 24.6 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: F/VF (Edge Damaged)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM. C# 10.7 (Edge with incuse lettering)
Obverse:
Bare head of Napoleon I to right, date below.
Lettering:
NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE
1808
M
Translation:
Napoleon, emperor, and king
1808
M(ilan)
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini.
Reverse:
Crowned arms of Italy, value below.
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
5.LIRE
Translation:
Italian Kingdom
5 Lire
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.
Mints:
B → Bologna, Italy.
M → Milano, Italy.
V → Venice, Italy.
Reference : KM. C# 10.7
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)