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Uruguay
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5 Lire 1812 Milan mint, with incuse lettering on edge " * DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA" KM#10.4 Weight: 24.4 Gms. Diameter: 37 mm S.G.: 10.35 It has some die differences than others I have seen and It is a bit underweight. How many variants are known? Any thoughts are appreciated.    Napoleon Bonaparte became king of Italy between 1805 -1814, as a satellite state of France. Was created a new national currency, replacing the local coins circulating in the country; the Italian Lira, of the same size, weight, and silver content of the French Franc. Some Interesting links: http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Kingdom_...(Napoleonic)https://www.napoleon.org/en/history...ng-of-italy/Edited by cara
10/26/2017 7:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't help you with your questions, but I think it's a really cool piece. Some one else will be along soon to help out I'm sure.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Hong Kong
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My coin, 24.82grams, 37.0-37.2mm   |
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 Uruguay
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@wonghinghi, nice coin, what about the edge? For 1808 Milan mint has 2 edge varieties, with incuse lettering or in relief.
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Hong Kong
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New Member
United States
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If its underweight its fake like all other Italian coins that are underweight
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Pillar of the Community
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How about Joseph Napoleon, in Spain?  Bill |
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United States
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If its underweight its fake like all other Italian coins that are underweight But it's not underweight by much, and that specific gravity is a hard thing to fake. 1812 was a disastrous year for Napoleon. Perhaps the Milan mint was instructed to slightly shortchange the Italian populace at that point, the balance reverting to the emperor's coffers. #19thcenturyconspiracytheorist Colligo ergo sum
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Canada
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There are MANY different die configurations due to details being hand-punched into them directly. I do not believe they are all catalogued although some major varieties are so.
Loruca
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