1 Lira – Piedmont-Sardinia
Italy
Context
Years: 1831–1849
Country: Italy 
Issuer: Piedmont-Sardinia
Period:
Ruler: Charles Albert
Currency:
(1816—1861)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 266,600
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard129
Numista: #38334
Value
Bullion value: $13.01
Obverse
Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
CAR·ALBERTVS D·G·REX SAR D· CYP· ET HIER·
1838
1838
Translation:
CAROLUS ALBERTUS DEI GRATIA REX SARDINIAE, DUX CYPRI ET HIEROSOLYMORUM
1838
1838
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Reverse
Description:
Arms with order chain, within wreath, value below.
Inscription:
DVX SAB · GENVAE ET MONTISF· PRINC· PED·&·
P L 1·
P L 1·
Script: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | F | 18,700 | ||
| 1832 | F | 35,300 | ||
| 1833 | F | 7,600 | ||
| 1834 | F | 39,850 | ||
| 1835 | F | 22,900 | ||
| 1837 | F | 17,600 | ||
| 1838 | F | — | ||
| 1839 | F | 8,550 | ||
| 1841 | F | 11,400 | ||
| 1842 | F | 5,150 | ||
| 1843 | F | 14,700 | ||
| 1844 | F | 33,200 | ||
| 1845 | F | 10,350 | ||
| 1846 | F | 19,450 | ||
| 1847 | F | 10,750 | ||
| 1848 | F | 8,100 | ||
| 1849 | F | 3,000 |
💎 Extremely Rare