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10 Grana - Francesco I
1826 year| Silver (.833) | 2.29 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1825-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 10 Grana (0.10) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, wheat stalks with few leaves at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Grana - Francesco I 1826 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it features a unique design element - the crowned shield with the Bourbon coat of arms, which was a symbol of the ruling dynasty at the time. This design was used on many coins during the reign of Francesco I, and it has become a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
