5 lire – Italy
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Italy
Context
Years: 1807–1814
Issuer: Italy
Period:
Ruler: Napoleon I
Currency:
(1807—1814)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 4,234,742
Material
References
KM: #
Numista: #13400
Value
Bullion value: $57.57
Obverse
Description:
Napoleon I bust right, date below.
Inscription:
NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE
1811
M
1811
M
Translation:
Napoleon Emperor and King
1811
1811
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Reverse
Description:
Italian coat of arms, value beneath.
Inscription:
REGNO D'ITALIA
5.LIRE
5.LIRE
Translation:
Kingdom of Italy
5 Lire
5 Lire
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Luigi Manfredini
Edge
Large lettering in relief on 9 horizontal parallel lines. Or, large incuse lettering.
Legend:
DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation:
God protects Italy.
Language: Italian
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