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120 Grana – Naples

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Return of Ferdinand IV to Naples
Italy
Context
Year: 1791
Country: Italy Country flag
Issuer: Naples
Period:
Currency:
(1266—1812)
Subdivision: 120 Grana = 1 Piastra
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 9,476
Material
Diameter: 41 mm
Weight: 27.53 g
Silver weight: 22.93 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 83.3% Silver
Magnetic: No
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard213
Numista: #21571
Value
Bullion value: $65.60

Obverse

Description:
Portraits of King Ferdinand IV and Queen Maria Carolina of Naples facing right, conjoined.
Inscription:
FERDINANDVS IV.ET M.CAROLINA VNDIQ.FELICES P.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Domenico Perger

Reverse

Description:
Sun with rays, a globe centered on Italy, and four zodiac signs (Libra–Capricorn) symbolizing the months Naples awaited its sovereigns' return from Vienna.
Inscription:
SOLI REDVCI

A.P. M. 1791
Script: Latin

Edge

Categories

Symbol> Globe
Symbol> Sun

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
17919,476
💎 Extremely Rare