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10 Tornesi - Ferdinando II 3rd portrait
| Copper | 31.18 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1859 |
| Value | 10 Tornesi (0.05) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 31.18 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Crown above written value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESI
DIECI
1856
Edge
Oblique Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Italy. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which was formed in 1816, was a short-lived kingdom that encompassed the southern part of the Italian peninsula and the island of Sicily. The kingdom was ruled by the Bourbon dynasty, and Ferdinando II was the third king to rule during this time. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1851 to 1859. This time period was marked by political unrest and social change, as Italy was in the process of unifying and becoming a single nation. The coin is a tangible reminder of this tumultuous time in Italian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tornesi - Ferdinando II (3rd portrait) 1851-1859 coin.
