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Obverse © Stack's Bowers – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
6 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV
| Copper | 18.71 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1803 |
| Value | 6 Tornesi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.71 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Value in three lines, date below in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOR
NESI
A. 6 P.
1801
Edge
Series of parallel = = = dashes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Tornesi coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it was issued during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinando IV, who was the King of Naples from 1799 to 1803. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the French Revolution had recently taken place and the Napoleonic Wars were ongoing. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinando IV on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the 6 Tornesi coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 A P | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Tornesi - Ferdinando IV 1799-1803 coin.
