© Stefano
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1½ Tornese - Ferdinando II
| Copper | 4.68 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1840 |
| Value | 1½ Tornese (0.0075) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#272337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crown above denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESE
UNO E MEZZO
Translation: One and a half tornese
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Tornese coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was designed by the Italian engraver, Giovanni Battista Falghera. Falghera was a prominent artist and engraver of the time, and his work can be found on many coins and banknotes from the 19th century. The coin's design features a portrait of King Ferdinand II on one side and an image of the crowned shield of the Two Sicilies on the other. The coin was minted from 1832 to 1840 and was used widely throughout the kingdom.
