1½ Tornese - Ferdinando II
| Copper | 4.68 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1848 |
| Value | 1½ Tornese (0.0075) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#272338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown above denomination and date
Lettering:
TORNESE
UNO E MEZZO
Translation: One and a half tornese
Comment
For a similar coin with a smaller bearded head, see KM#365Interesting 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, Francesco Spajani. Spajani 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 Kingdom's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1844 and 1848, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during that time.
