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120 Grana
– the Two Sicilies
Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years:
1851–1859
Country:
Italy
Issuer:
the Two Sicilies
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler:
Ferdinand II
Currency:
Ducat
(1815—1860)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
37 mm
Weight:
27.53 g
Silver weight:
22.93 g
Thickness:
2 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
83.3%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Coin alignment
OBVERSE ↑
⟳
flip
REVERSE ↓
References
KM:
#
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370
Numista:
#18301
Value
Bullion value:
$65.42
Obverse
Description:
Mature bearded head right, date beneath.
Inscription:
FERDINANDVS II. DEI GRATIA REX
1856
Translation:
FERDINAND II BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING
1856
Script:
Latin
Language:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Shield with six arms, central shield, 'G.120' below.
Inscription:
REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER.
G . 120
Script:
Latin
Edge
Smooth with recessed lettering
Legend:
PROVIDENCIA OPTIMI PRINCIPI +
Categories
Object
>
Armour
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Mints
Name
Mark
Naples
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Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1851
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1852
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1853
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1854
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1855
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+
1856
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1857
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1858
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1859
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