1 Grano - Ferdinando III 1791-1793 front 1 Grano - Ferdinando III 1791-1793 back
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1 Grano - Ferdinando III

 
Copper - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand III (1759-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1793
Value
1 Grano (1⁄240)
Currency
Piastra (1755-1815)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#83150
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date in baroque frame.

Lettering:
VT
COMMO
DIVS
1791

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grano - Ferdinando III 1791-1793 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) made of Copper is that it was issued during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the King of Sicily from 1791 to 1806, and it was a time of significant upheaval in the region, with the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte having a major impact on the political landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, and it remains a popular collector's item to this day.