6 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1831-1835 front 6 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1831-1835 back
6 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1831-1835 photo
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6 Ducati - Ferdinando II

 
Gold (.996) 7.57 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand II (1830-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1835
Value
6 Ducats (6 Ducati)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Gold (.996)
Weight
7.57 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113407
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of the Bourbon Genius, crown on column at left, oval shield on right, 3-line inscription in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER
ACINI 170
TITOLO MILLESIMI 996
DUCATI 6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Ducati - Ferdinando II 1831-1835 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand II, who ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1830 until his death in 1859. During his reign, there was a growing movement for Italian unification, which ultimately led to the creation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Italy during this time period.