1 Tarí - Ferdinando III 1785-1786 front 1 Tarí - Ferdinando III 1785-1786 back
1 Tarí - Ferdinando III 1785-1786 photo
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1 Tarí - Ferdinando III

 
Silver (.854) 2.25 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand III (1759-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1785-1786
Value
1 Tarí (1⁄12)
Currency
Piastra (1755-1815)
Composition
Silver (.854)
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#242426
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Small crowned displayed eagle, head to left. Designer marks under wings.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISP • INF •
G • L • C •

Comment

Designer marks:
GLC - Gabriele Lancillotto Castello (Mint master 1775 - 1791)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tarí - Ferdinando III 1785-1786 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Kingdom of Sicily was in the process of transitioning from a feudal society to a modern, centralized state, and the introduction of a standardized coinage system was a key part of this process. The 1 Tarí coin, which was made of silver and weighed 2.25 grams, was an important step towards establishing a stable and reliable currency for the kingdom.