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60 Grana - Ferdinando I
1818 year| Silver (.833) | 13.77 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | 60 Grana (0.6) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 13.77 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, 2 chains of orders suspended below, value 'G.60' in lower right margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM INFANS.
G.60.
Translation: Spanish Infant
Edge
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Grana - Ferdinando I 1818 coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was formed in 1816, and Ferdinando I was its first king. The coin was minted in 1818, just two years after the formation of the kingdom, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during a time of great economic growth and development in Italy, and it is a fascinating piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
