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120 Grana - Ferdinando II 4th 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 | 1851-1859 |
| 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
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 PRINCIPI +
Comment
This type is the last piaster of 120 Grana for Ferdinand II Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Italy. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which was formed in 1816, was a short-lived kingdom that encompassed the southern part of the Italian peninsula and the island of Sicily. The kingdom was ruled by the Bourbon dynasty, and Ferdinando II was the king at the time this coin was minted. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. Despite the kingdom's short existence, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1854 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1855 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1856 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1858 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 1851-1859 coin.
