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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 | 1849-1854 |
| Value | 1½ Tornese (0.0075) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Large crown over 2-line inscription, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESE
UNO E MEZZO
1854
Edge
Reeded
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, 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 from 1849 to 1854 and was used widely throughout the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during that time.
