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Obverse © Moineau25 (CC BY-SA)
1 Grano - Ferdinando III
| Copper | 6.10 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (1759-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Piastra (1755-1815) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.10 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date in baroque frame, value 'G - 1' divided near bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VT
COMMO
DIVS
1794
G 1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grano - Ferdinando III 1794-1795 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the King of Sicily from 1794 to 1802, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Sicily on the other. This coin was minted as part of a broader effort to standardize currency across the Italian States, and it is a rare example of a copper coin from this time period. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and historians interested in the history of the region.
