Republic of Genoa 8 Lire, 1 – 7

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Genoa Republic of Genoa
Currency Ligurian Republic - Lira (1797 – 1805)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Lire
Year 1 – 7
Composition Silver (.888)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 33.27
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Lire from Republic of Genoa. Issued from 1 to 7. Struck in Silver (.888). Measures 41 mm and weighs 33.27 g.

Obverse
Genoa shield on fasces with a liberty cap, all within wreath. Below the value.
Reverse
Two standing figures: the left one represents Liberty and has a helm and a spear with liberty cap. The right one has a level and represents Equality.
Edge
Lettering in relief within leaves and rosettes.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au Comment Frequency
2 (1799)  — — KM#266.1 14%
1 (1798)  — € 1700,00 KM#266.1 71%
7 (1798)  — — KM#266.2 varieties exists 14%

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