30 Tari - Ferdinando 1785 front 30 Tari - Ferdinando 1785 back
30 Tari - Ferdinando 1785 photo
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30 Tari - Ferdinando

1785 year
Silver (.833) 69.1 g 56 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand III (1759-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1785
Value
30 Tari = 2½ Piastra = 1 Oncia (5⁄2)
Currency
Piastra (1755-1815)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
69.1 g
Diameter
56 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89818
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Phoenix rising from flames, head to left, radiant sun above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX. AVRO. ARGENTEA. RESVRGIT·
G·L· C·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Tari - Ferdinando 1785 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" (representing Ferdinand, the king) placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period.