30 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1854-1856 front 30 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1854-1856 back
30 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1854-1856 photo
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30 Ducati - Ferdinando II

 
Gold (.996) 37.87 g 35.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand II (1830-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1854-1856
Value
30 Ducats (30 Ducati)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Gold (.996)
Weight
37.87 g
Diameter
35.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89410
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
TRAPP. 42. 50/100
TITOLO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 30

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1854-1856 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 1854 until his death in 1856. During this time, Italy was undergoing a period of significant political upheaval, with various factions vying for power and control. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.