© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
60 Grana, ½ Piastre - Francesco I
1826 year| Silver (.833) | 13.77 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (1825-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 60 Grana (0.6) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 13.77 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, between 2 laurel branches, value 'G.60' below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
G. 60.
Edge
PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Grana, ½ Piastre coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during the reign of King Francesco I, who ruled from 1825 to 1830. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured a new portrait of the king, designed by the Italian engraver, Giovanni Battista Gigante. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the king's commitment to reforming the economy and strengthening the kingdom's finances.
