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12 Tari - Ferdinando I
| Silver (.833) | 27.533 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (1759-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 12 Tari = 1 Piastra |
| Currency | Piastra (1755-1815) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.533 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned displayed eagle, head to left, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPA NIA RVM· INFANS·
N·6. O.V.
1795·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Tari coin from the Kingdom of Sicily is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the King of Sicily from 1794 to 1806. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the French Revolution had recently taken place and the Napoleonic Wars were ongoing. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the coat of arms of Sicily on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
