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120 Grana – Naples

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Return of King and Queen from Austria

Italy

Context

Year: 1791

Country: Italy

Issuer: Naples

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Ferdinand IV

Currency:

Piastra

(1266—1812)

Subdivision: 120 Grana = 1 Piastra

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 9,450

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 ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #212

Numista: #21572

Value

Bullion value: $65.60

Obverse

Description:

Two busts facing right.

Inscription:

FERDINANDVS IV ET MARIA CAROLINA

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

River Sebeto and Parthenopia sacrificing at an altar, with Vesuvius beyond, date in exergue.

Inscription:

PRO FAVSTO PP REDITV V. S.

1791

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1791	AP	9,450
1791	DPAPM	—

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120 Grana

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