© WAG Online Auktions
© WAG Online Auktions
15 Ducati - Ferdinando II
1844 year| Gold (.996) | 18.93 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1844 |
| Value | 15 Ducats (15 Ducati) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Gold (.996) |
| Weight | 18.93 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of the Bourbon Genius, crown on column at left, oval shield on right, 3-line inscription in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNI VTR. - SIC. ET HIER.
TRAPP. 21.25/100
TITOLO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 15
Edge
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1844 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 1844, just a few years before the Revolutions of 1848, which saw the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This period of upheaval and transition is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of King Ferdinand II on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
