1807-1814 Italy Gold 40 Lire Napoleon I Avg Circ

0.3734 troy oz .900 Average Circulated

During the height of the French Empire, the Kingdom of Italy was ruled under the authority of Napoleon Bonaparte. Between 1807 and 1814, the Milan Mint struck these impressive gold coins, which carried a face value of 40 Lire. With a mintage exceeding 1.2 million pieces, this coinage served as a highly visible symbol of imperial authority and economic integration across the region. The obverse of the coin features a dignified, left-facing portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. His profile is surrounded by a circular legend, with the year of minting positioned clearly at the bottom. This classical depiction projected the image of the emperor across his Italian territories. The reverse displays a detailed crowned shield, representing the heraldry of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. Surrounding this central coat of arms is the Italian inscription REGNO D'ITALIA, meaning Kingdom of Italy, with the 40 Lire denomination displayed below. Struck from 0.900 fine gold, each coin contains 0.3734 troy ounces of precious metal, representing a fascinating era of European history.

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