© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
10 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV
1798 year| Copper | 23 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 10 Tornesi (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crown at top, denomination below, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESI
R.10.C.
1798
Edge
Relief weaving.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV 1798 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to signify the coin's denomination. This feature was not commonly found on coins of similar denominations from other regions, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
