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30 Ducats – the Two Sicilies

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1854–1856

Country: Italy

Issuer: the Two Sicilies

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Ferdinand II

Currency:

Ducat

(1815—1860)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 35.5 mm

Weight: 37.87 g

Gold weight: 37.72 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #372

Numista: #89410

Value

Bullion value: $6279.37

Obverse

Description:

Small right-facing portrait, date beneath.

Inscription:

FERDINANDVS II. DEI GRATIA REX

1856

Translation:

FERDINAND II, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING

1856

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Reverse

Description:

Figure of the Bourbon Genius, crowned column and oval shield flank, three-line inscription in exergue.

Inscription:

REGNI VTR SIC ET HIER

TRAPP. 42. 50/100

TITOLO MILLESIMI 996

DUCATI 30

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1854	—	—
1856	—	—

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