20 Grani - Ferdinando I
1818 year| Silver (.833) | 4.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | 20 Grana (0.20) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, wheat stalks with few leaves on sides, value 'G.20' in lower right margin.
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM INFANS
G.20.
Translation: Spanish Infant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Grani - Ferdinando I 1818 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was formed in 1816, when the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples were unified under one rule. This coin was minted just two years later, in 1818, and it features an image of King Ferdinand I on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight of 4.5 grams also reflect the economic and monetary policies of the time.
