5 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV 1755-1798 front 5 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV 1755-1798 back
5 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV 1755-1798 photo
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5 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV

 
Copper 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1798
Value
5 Tornesi (Cinquina) (1⁄48)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Copper
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58853
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Crowns above value and date.

Lettering:
R · C·
T. 5.
1798

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Tornesi coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it features an image of King Ferdinand IV on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples on the other. The coat of arms includes a shield with the symbols of the three kingdoms that made up the Kingdom of Naples: the Kingdom of Sicily, the Kingdom of Naples, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. This design represents the unity of these three kingdoms under one ruler, King Ferdinand IV.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1798 RC - - - - - -

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