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25 Centesimi Palma nova - Siege coinage
| Issuer | Italy, Napoleonic Kingdom of |
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| Year | 1814 |
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| Weight | 9.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the denomination in two horizontal lines reading 'CENT. / 25', surrounded by a circular legend reading 'NAPOLEONE IMPE E RE' (Napoleon, Emperor and King). The inscription is enclosed within a plain border, reflecting the crude emergency striking technique characteristic of siege coinage. |
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| Reverse description | A stylized imperial coronation crown occupies the central field, depicted facing forward with arched bands and decorative elements. A circular legend surrounding the crown reads 'DASSE • PALMA • MON' (abbreviated references to Montanara, Dassero, and Palmanova, the garrison authorities), all within a plain border consistent with the rudimentary workmanship of this siege issue. |
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| Mintage | 1814 - Only 1 example known |
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