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60 Grana - Francesco II

1859 year
Silver 13.34 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States)
King
Francis II (1859-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1859
Value
60 Grana (0.6)
Currency
Ducat (1815-1860)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.34 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39110
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Grana - Francesco II 1859 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 in 1859, just a few years before the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia, which eventually led to the unification of Italy in 1861. This coin is a tangible piece of history that represents a significant moment in the country's transition towards a unified nation.