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120 Grana - Ferdinando IV ND
1772 year| Silver (.917) | 25.61 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 120 Grana = 1 Piastra |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 25.61 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated female figure facing left on chair, holding child, Mt. Vesuvius and Neptune in left background, ship at sea in right background, 2-line inscription in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FECVNDITAS
B·P· R·
M·THERESIA·NATA
NON·IVNI
Comment
A very rare variety exists with Roman numeral date in straight horizontal line, rather than curved along edge.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Grana - Ferdinando IV ND (1772) coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Naples, which was a major center of the Italian Enlightenment. The coin's design, which features an image of King Ferdinand IV on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples on the other, reflects the influence of the period's artistic styles and symbolism.
