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120 Grana - Ferdinando II 3rd portrait
| Silver (.833) | 27.53 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1851 |
| Value | 120 Grana (1.2) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.53 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, value 'G.120' below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
G . 120
Edge
Smooth with recessed lettering
Lettering: PROVIDENCIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS +
Comment
Varieties exist. The 'R' before the date on some issues are overstruck on 12 Carlini of the Parthenopian Republic and of the Napoleonic period.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Grana - Ferdinando II (3rd portrait) coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1830 to 1859. During his reign, there was a growing movement for Italian unification, which ultimately led to the creation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The coin's mintage period, from 1840 to 1851, was a time of significant political and social upheaval, as the various states of Italy were working towards a unified government. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a symbol of the complex political landscape of 19th-century Italy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 120 Grana - Ferdinando II (3rd portrait) 1840-1851 coin.
