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1 Tornese - Francesco I

1827 year
Copper 3.12 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Francis I (1825-1830)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1827
Value
1 Tornese (0.005)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.12 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113312
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Large crown above 2-line inscription, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TORNESE
UNO
1827

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tornese - Francesco I 1827 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the Bourbon coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and topped with a crown. This design was used on many coins during the reign of King Francesco I, and it symbolizes the king's power and authority. Additionally, the coin's copper material and relatively low weight make it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists.