© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
10 Grana - Ferdinando IV
| Silver (.833) | 2.29 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1816 |
| Value | 10 Grana (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Piastra (1815-1816) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, wheat stalks with few leaves at sides, value 'G.10' in lower right margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM INFANS
G. 10 .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Grana coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Kingdom of Naples was formed in 1808, when the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, annexed the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples, and merged them into a single state. This coin was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand IV, who ruled from 1815 to 1816. During this time, the kingdom was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debt, which led to the introduction of new currency reforms and the minting of coins like the 10 Grana. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the time.
