½ Tornese - Ferdinando II
| Copper | 1.56 g | 16.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1854 |
| Value | ½ Tornese (0.0025) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large bearded head to right.
Lettering:
MEZZO
TORNESE
1853
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tornese coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was designed by the Italian engraver, Francesco Spajani. Spajani was a prominent artist and engraver of the time, and his work can be found on many coins and banknotes from the 19th century. The coin features a portrait of King Ferdinand II on one side and an image of a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Two Sicilies on the other. The coin was minted in 1853-1854 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which was a state that existed from 1816 to 1861. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
