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120 Grana - Francesco II
1859 year| Silver (.833) | 27.53 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1859-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 120 Grana (1.2) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.53 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, value 'G.120' below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
Engraver: Luigi Arnoud
Edge
Smooth with embossed inscriptions
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Comment
This type is the last currency with this denomination (unification of Italy that will take the "lire")Currency struck in the workshop of Naples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Grana - Francesco II 1859 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 in 1859, just a few years before the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia, which eventually led to the unification of Italy in 1861. This coin is a tangible piece of history that represents a significant moment in the country's transition towards a unified nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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