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10 Tornesi - Francesco II Naples
1859 year| Copper | 31.18 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1859-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 10 Tornesi (0.05) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 31.18 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Large lily above 2-line inscription with large size letters, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESI
10
1859
Edge
Oblique milling to right.
Comment
Variant exists, struck in Rome, with inverted slice striatedInteresting fact
The 10 Tornesi coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) made of Copper weighing 31.18 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of King Francesco II, who was the last king of the Two Sicilies before the kingdom was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1861. This coin is a piece of history that represents the end of an era for the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 LA | 3085608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tornesi - Francesco II (Naples) 1859 coin.
