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8 Tornesi - Ferdinando I
| Copper | 24.95 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1815-1825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1818 |
| Value | 8 Tornesi (1⁄25) |
| Currency | Ducat (1815-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 24.95 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#96417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date in plain field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OTTO
TORNESI
1817.
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Tornesi coin from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the kingdom. This coin, made of copper and weighing 24.95 grams, was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1816 to 1818 and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other.
