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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
2 Grani - Ferdinando II
1836 year| Copper | 6.55 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 2 Grani (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Piastra (1755-1815) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUE
GRANI
SICILIANI
1836
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Grani - Ferdinando II 1836 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1836, 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 Italy. 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 Sicily on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 19th-century Italy.
