3 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1850-1856 front 3 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1850-1856 back
3 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1850-1856 photo
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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
1850-1856
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#84957
Rarity index
95%

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. 4. 25/100
TITILO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1850-1856 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the King of the Two Sicilies from 1850 until his death in 1856. During his reign, there was a growing movement for Italian unification, which ultimately led to the creation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Despite this political upheaval, the 3 Ducati coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1854  - - - - - -

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