1767 Naples, 120 Grana - Ferdinando IV de Bourbon-Siciles

Kingdom of Naples, Ferdinando IV (1751-1759-1825)

Country: Kingdom of Naples (Italian states)
King Ferdinando IV (1751-1759-1825✟)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1767 (1766-1767)
Value: 120 Grana (1)
Currency: Piastra (1266-1812)
Metal: Silver (.9170)
Weight: 24.65 g
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: F12/F15
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 173 / Gigante# 45

Obverse:
Armored bust of young Ferdinand IV, wearing collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, facing to right. Latin legend around with the initials of the engraver below the shoulder.

Lettering:
FERDINAND• IV• D• G• SICILIAR• ET HIER• REX•
F•A•

Translation: Ferdinand I, by God's grace, King of the Sicilies and Jerusalem.

Engraver: Ferdinando Aveta

Reverse:
Oval shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, in crowned baroque frame, 2 chains of orders suspended below, value 'GR.-120' in cartouche at bottom, date at end of legend, letters from the officials Mint on each side of shield.

Lettering:
HISPANIAR• INFANS  1767 • CC R
GR• 120 

Translation: Spanish Infant. 1767 - 120 Grana.

Edge:
Chained, decorated in relief with circles and rectangles.

Comments:
Slight minting differences are possible. This coin was withdrawn from circulation and recast as the fineness of silver used had been changed, passing from the thousandth 916.66 to 833.33. Very rare to find in high conservation.
Different King's Hairstyle.

https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it/moneta/W-FIV1/28

Referencia : KM# 173 / Gigante# 45

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Colección : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)