Catalogue
| Émetteur | Lombardy-Venetia, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1822-1824 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1/4 Lira |
| Devise | Scudo (1815-1862) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Poids | 1.62 g |
| Diamètre | 16 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | C#4 |
| Description de l’avers | Laureate bust facing right. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
FRANCISCVS I·D·G·AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR· (Translation: Franz I, by God`s grace Austrian Emperor) |
| Description du revers | Crowned arms. In the legend the date and at the bottom the value. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
LOMB·ET VEN· REX·A·A·1823· 1/4 LIRA (Translation: Lombard and Venetian king, Archduke of Austria) |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier |
A Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria(1194-date) M Milan, Italy V Venice, Italy (1172) |
| Tirage |
1822 A - C# 4.1 - 1822 M - C# 4.2 - 1822 V - C# 4.3 - 1823 A - C# 4.1 - 1823 M - C# 4.2 - 1823 M - C# 4.2 - 1823 V - C# 4.3 - 1824 M - C# 4.2 - 1824 V - C# 4.3 - |
| ID Numisquare | 1461939270 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued from 1822 to 1824, this 1/4 Lira coin is from Lombardy-Venetia under Emperor Franz I of Austria. Established after the 1815 Congress of Vienna, Lombardy-Venetia was a crucial Habsburg crown land, solidifying Austrian control in northern Italy. The Lira denomination, Italian in name, was instrumental in integrating the region's economy, replacing Napoleonic currencies and asserting imperial monetary authority.
Artistry: The coin's design adheres to the Neoclassical style prevalent in early 19th-century European coinage, typical of imperial mints. While the specific engraver is often unrecorded for such minor denominations, the artistry was directed by the Milan Mint's chief engraver. The obverse features a laureate bust of Franz I with dignified simplicity. The reverse typically displays the Austrian double-headed imperial eagle or the denomination and date within a wreath, reflecting Habsburg sovereignty and classical design.
Technical/Grading: Given its small 16mm diameter and .600 silver composition, strike quality for this 1/4 Lira can vary. High-points for wear include the emperor's hair and laurel wreath, and the eagle's heads and wing tips. Fully struck examples show sharp detail, though softer strikes are common due to rapid fractional coinage production. Well-preserved pieces retain clear legends and a defined rim, indicating minimal wear.