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120 Grana - Francesco I
| Silver (.833) | 27.53 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1825-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1828 |
| 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#21558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of manifold arms, with central shield, between 2 laurel branches, value 'G.120' below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
G. 120
Edge
Smooth with recessed lettering
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA 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 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during the reign of King Francesco I, who ruled from 1825 to 1828. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .833 and weighed 27.53 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin was an important part of the economy of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during that time period.
