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120 Grana – Naples

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1806–1808

Country: Italy

Issuer: Naples

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Joseph-Napoleon

Currency:

Piastra

(1266—1812)

Subdivision: 120 Grana = 1 Piastra

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 37.8 mm

Weight: 27.53 g

Silver weight: 22.93 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #248

Numista: #18268

Value

Bullion value: $65.60

Obverse

Description:

Left-facing bust.

Inscription:

IOSEPH NAPOL . D. G. VTR . SICIL . REX

Translation:

JOSEPH NAPOLEON BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF THE TWO SICILIES

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Shield with three crowned arms, central shield crowned, flanked by two female figures; date lower left, "G.120" lower right.

Inscription:

PRINC. GALLIC. MAGN. ELECT. IMP.

· 1807 · G.120

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth with embossed inscriptions

Legend:

CUSTOS REGNI DEUS

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1806	—	—
1807	—	—
1808	—	—

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120 Grana

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