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1 Piastra - Ferdinando IV
1791 year| Silver (.833) | 27.532 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 120 Grana = 1 Piastra |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.532 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sun with rays, four zodiacal signs (Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn) and a terrestrial globe centered on Italy.
The zodiacal signs represent the months after the King and Queen left Naples for the royal family's visit to Vienna, symbolizing the wait of Naples people for the return of their sovereign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI REDUCI
A.P. M. 1791
Translation: To the sun that returns
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Ferdinando IV 1791 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1791, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the political landscape of Europe and led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The coin's design, which features an image of King Ferdinand IV, reflects the monarchical system that was still in place at the time, but which would soon be challenged by the ideals of the Revolution.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | 9476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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