Republic of Genoa 4 Lire, 1798 – 1804

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Genoa Republic of Genoa
Currency Ligurian Republic - Lira (1797 – 1805)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Lire
Year 1798 – 1804
Composition Silver (.889)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.64
Diameter (mm) 33
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Lire from Republic of Genoa. Issued from 1798 to 1804. Struck in Silver (.889). Measures 33 mm and weighs 16.64 g.

Obverse
Shield of Genoa 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. (Freedom, equality)
Edge
Leaves in relief

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1804  — AN VII varieties exists
1799  — AN II
1798  — AN I

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