SIEGE OF ZARA. Besieged by the Austrians. Coin of 4 ounces of silver or 18 francs 40 centimes. Zara 1813. Rare. Silver. 119g. (12h) Variety large obverse hallmark. Double strike on reverse. FINE. A/. On a large smooth disc, a diamond-shaped countermark bearing a crowned imperial eagle on a thunderbolt, accosted by ZARA - 1813. R/. On a large smooth disc, a rectangular countermark bearing the value 4.0. and, below, separated by two lines 18F. 40C. Mailliet, n°1 pl. CXXX - V.G., n°2319 - DM.P, n°852 Port and fortified town in Dalmatia under French rule under the Treaty of Presbourg of 26 December 1806. It was returned to Austria under the Treaty of Paris of 30 May 1814. Three hallmarks on the edge: MF, SP, SB, initials of the 3 silversmiths chosen by the Commission.