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2 Tornesi – the Two Sicilies

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1857–1859

Country: Italy

Issuer: the Two Sicilies

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Ferdinand II

Currency:

Ducat

(1815—1860)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 24.5 mm

Weight: 6.24 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #374

Numista: #3661

Obverse

Description:

Bearded man facing right.

Inscription:

* FERDINANDVS II.D.G.REGNI VTR.SIC.ET HIER.REX

Translation:

FERDINAND II, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF BOTH SICILIES AND JERUSALEM.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Large crown above two-line inscription, bold letters, date below.

Inscription:

TORNESI

DUE

1858

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Naples	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1857	—	—
1858	—	—
1859	—	—

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