© Lesell (CC BY)
© Lesell (CC BY)
4 Tornesi - Ferdinando I
1817 year| Copper | 12.57 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 4 Tornesi (0.02) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.57 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date on black field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUATTRO
TORNESI
1817 .
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Tornesi - Ferdinando I 1817 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the kingdom's new constitutional monarchy system. This design change was implemented during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who ruled from 1816 to 1821, and was intended to reflect the kingdom's shift towards a more modern and democratic form of government. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a notable piece in the history of numismatics.
