10 Grana - Ferdinando II
1855 year| Silver | 2.29 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 10 Grana (0.10) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Grana - Ferdinando II 1855 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued in 1855, just a few years before the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia, which would eventually become the modern-day country of Italy. This coin is a piece of history that represents a unique moment in time, just before the unification of Italy.
