5 Tornesi - Francesco II
1859 year| Copper | 15.54 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1859-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 5 Tornesi (0.025) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.54 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large lily above 2-line inscription, date in exergue.
Lettering:
TORNESI
5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Tornesi - Francesco II 1859 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - the crown on the obverse side of the coin is adorned with a small effigy of the Virgin Mary, which was a symbol of the kingdom's strong Catholic heritage.
