© LoskarZ
© LoskarZ
120 Grana - Ferdinando I 1st type, large head
| Silver (.833) | 27.53 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1817-1818 |
| Value | 120 Grana (1.2) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.53 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#96064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms. Nominal value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM INFANS.
G.120.
Translation:
Spanish Infanta
120 Grana
Edge
Smooth and inscribed
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief period of time when the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was under the rule of King Ferdinand I, who was the first king of the kingdom after it was formed through the union of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples. This coin was minted in 1817-1818, and it features a large head of King Ferdinand I on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. The coin was made of silver (.833) and weighs 27.53 grams.
