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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 | 1832-1847 |
| Value | ½ Tornese (0.0025) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Crown above value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZO
TORNESE
1838
Edge
Plain
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 Spione. Spione 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's design features a portrait of King Ferdinand II on one side and an image of a crowned shield with the Kingdom's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1832 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies until 1847.