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15 Ducati - Ferdinando I
1818 year| Gold (.996) | 18.93 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | 15 Ducats (15 Ducati) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Gold (.996) |
| Weight | 18.93 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing figure of the Bourbon Genius, crown on column at left, oval shield on right, date at end of legend, 3-line inscription in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM INFANS 1818
ACINI 425
TITOLO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 15
Translation: Spanish Infant
Edge
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Ducati - Ferdinando I 1818 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1818, just a year after the Congress of Vienna, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the beginning of a new era of conservatism and reactionary politics in Europe. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which was formed in 1816, was a constitutional monarchy that encompassed the southern part of the Italian peninsula, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the kingdom's newfound independence and economic growth, as it was made of gold (.996) and weighed 18.93 grams. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value today is primarily determined by its rarity and condition, rather than its gold content or historical importance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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