Brief History
Napoleon Bonaparte exerted direct influence in at least three different areas of Italy
, which before 1861 consisted of many small states, kingdoms, and duchies. This makes the period more interesting for historians and coin collectors alike.
The "Kingdom of Napoleon" came into existence from shortly after 18th May 1804, being an extension of the Italian Republic formed in 1802 from the Cisalpine Republic, and with its capital in Milan.
Napoleon' coronation as King of Italy took place in Naples on 26th May 1805.
His brother-in-law Joachim also appeared as the "King of Naples" in 1813.
Kingdom of Napoleon Gold Coins Twenty lire and forty lire gold coins were issued by the kingdom between 1807 and 1814. Both denominations have as their designs:-
Obverse
Bare head of Napoleon facing left, with the legend:-NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE
with the date and M (Milan) mintmark below.
Reverse
An ornate crowned and draped shield, with the legend:-REGNO D'ITALIA
and the value 40 (or 20) LIRE.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
40 Lire
|
26 mm | 12.9030 | .900 | .3733 |
|
20 Lire
|
20 mm | 6.4510 | .9166 | .1866 |
Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.
| Date | Description | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1808 | Edge inscription in relief (raised), with mintmark | 40 Lire | really good Fine - almost VF | 352,000 | Yes | £495 | $785 |
| 1809 | Kingdom of Napoleon | 40 Lire | good fair | 38,000 | Yes | £450 | $715 |
| 1810 | Kingdom of Napoleon | 40 Lire | Fine | 158,000 | Yes | £495 | $785 |
| 1814 | Kingdom of Napoleon | 40 Lire | Fine | 264,000 | Yes | £450 | $715 |
Notes on Table
Denom = Denomination (Face Value)
Postage & Packing
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Obverse of 1810 Kingdom of Napoleon Gold 40 Lire Coin
Reverse of 1810 Kingdom of Napoleon Gold 40 Lire Coin
Obverse of 1814 Kingdom of Napoleon Gold 40 Lire Coin
Reverse of 1814 Kingdom of Napoleon Gold 40 Lire Coin
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