5 Tornesi - Ferdinando I 1816-1818 front 5 Tornesi - Ferdinando I 1816-1818 back
5 Tornesi - Ferdinando I 1816-1818 photo
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5 Tornesi - Ferdinando I

 
Copper 15.59 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand I (1815-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1818
Value
5 Tornesi (0.025)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Copper
Weight
15.59 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#107712
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Denomination and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINQUE
TORNESI
1817 .

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Tornesi coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the kingdom. This coin, made of copper and weighing 15.59 grams, was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1816 to 1818.