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1 Piastra - Ferdinando IV Return of King and Queen from Austria
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#21572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Allegorical figure of River Sebeto and Parthenopia making sacrifice on altar, Mt. Vesuvius in distance, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO FAVSTO PP REDITV V. S.
1791
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the return of King Ferdinand IV and his wife, Queen Maria Carolina, from Austria, where they had been living in exile during the French Revolution. The coin's design features an image of the king and queen on the obverse, and the reverse depicts the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 AP | 9450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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