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1 Lira
Country: Republic of Genoa
(Italian states)
Denomination: 1 Lira = 1/8 Scudo
(1/8)
Year: 1793-1795
Material: Silver (.888)
Weight: 4.16 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 25 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: republic of genoaitalian states
Description:
Obverse
Crowned rectangular arms with griffins at side as supporters. Shield and supporters perch on a base with lion head below. The lion head is present only in the coin dated 1793.
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist blessing with his right, while on his left hand holds cross with a banner.
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