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5 Grana – the Two Sicilies

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1848–1853

Country: Italy

Issuer: the Two Sicilies

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Ferdinand II

Currency:

Ducat

(1815—1860)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 16.5 mm

Weight: 1.15 g

Silver weight: 0.96 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #363

Numista: #39104

Value

Bullion value: $2.78

Obverse

Description:

Mature bearded man facing right.

Inscription:

FERD. II. D. G. REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER. REX.

Translation:

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

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Bourbon arms on crowned shield, dated below.

Inscription:

GRANA - CINQUE

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1848	—	—
1851	—	—
1853	—	—

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