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4 Cavalli - Ferdinand IV
1788 year| Copper | 2.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 4 Cavalli (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes, date below, no value indicated and without legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1788
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is a pattern strike, and differs from KM#201 in that is has no legend or value on the reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Cavalli - Ferdinand IV 1788 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test the authenticity of the metal, as counterfeiters at the time were known to use cheaper metals to create fake coins. The hole was drilled in a specific spot on the coin to ensure that it would not affect the overall design or value of the coin, and it has since become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
