1800 Venice, Mezza Lira - Francesco II d'Asburgo-Lorena

Holy Roman Emperor, Franz II v. Habsburg (1798-1802)

Country: Venice (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1800
Mint: Venice
Value: ½ Lira
Currency: Austrian Province - Lira (1797-1805)
Metal: Silver (.250)
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VG/F (Overstruck)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 782, Gigante# 6, C# 160

Obverse:
Crowned imperial eagle, FII in circle on breast. Legend around.

Lettering:
IMP. VENETA MONETA PROVINCIALE
F II

Translation: Imperial Venetian Provincial Coin / Francesco II.

Reverse:
4-line inscription with date in wreath.

Lettering:
MEZZA
LIRA
VENETA
1800.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
Part of the mintage was reeminted on 6 Kreutzer 1795.

Référence : KM# 782, Gigante# 6, C# 160

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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)