Dertig kreuzer, noodmunt uit Mantua, tijdens het beleg geslagen door generaal Gorkowski ter ere van Ferdinand I, keizer van Oostenrijk 1848

This silver coin, minted in 1848, is an example of emergency currency issued during a siege. Created by a monogrammist artist identified only as “GM,” the coin features a portrait of Ferdinand I, Emperor of Austria, on one side and the Austrian double-headed eagle on the other. The design reflects the political climate of the time, with the emperor's image representing authority and the eagle symbolizing imperial power. The coin's small size and inscription referencing the siege of Mantua highlight its historical significance as a rare artifact from a critical period.