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2 Tornesi - Ferdinando II
| Copper | 6.24 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1830-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1859 |
| Value | 2 Tornesi (0.01) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.24 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Large crown over 2-line inscription, large letters, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORNESI
DUE
1858
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Tornesi - Ferdinando II 1857-1859 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the kingdom's new constitution and the king's commitment to constitutional monarchy. This design element was not present on previous coins issued by the kingdom, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Tornesi - Ferdinando II 1857-1859 coin.
