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3 Ducati - Ferdinando II

 
Gold (.996) 3.78 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand II (1830-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1837
Value
3 Ducats (3 Ducati)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Gold (.996)
Weight
3.78 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21555
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.
ACINI 85
TITILO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1831-1837 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand II, who ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1830 until his death in 1859. During his reign, there was a growing movement for Italian unification, which ultimately led to the creation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The coin's mintage period, from 1831 to 1837, falls within this time of political upheaval and transformation, making it a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1832  3300 - - - - - -
1835  3200 - - - - - -
1837  3250 - - - - - -

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