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10 Grana - Ferdinando I
1818 year| Silver (.833) | 2.29 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | 10 Grana (0.10) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, wheat stalks with many leaves at sides, value 'G.10' in lower right margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM INFANS.
Translation: Spanish Infant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Grana - Ferdinando I 1818 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was formed in 1816, and Ferdinand I was its first king. The coin was minted in 1818, just two years after the formation of the kingdom, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the kingdom. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Italy during this time period.
