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Kingdom of Sicily, Ferdinando III of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Country: Kingdom of Sicily (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1815
Value: 10 Grani (1/24)
Currency: Piastra (1755-1815)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 30.2 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 251, MIR# 648, Spahr2# 160-161a
Obverse:
Crowned head to right, without date under the bust.
Lettering:
FERD. III. P. F. A. SICILIAR. ET HIER. REX
Engraver: Vincenzo Beninati
Reverse:
Two large cornucopias crossed near bottom, large wheat stalk between, value below.
Lettering:
FELICI - TAS - PV - BLICA
V. B.
G.10.
Engraver: Vincenzo Beninati.
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint:
Palermo, Italy.
Comments:
The coin minted in 1815 exists with G.10. and G.10, also with the lower right tip of the bust pointing toward E in REX or the lower right tip of the bust pointing toward the X in REX.
Designer marks:
VB - Vincenzo Beninati (Mint master 1810 - 1816).
Riferimento : KM# 251, MIR# 648, Spahr2# 160-161a
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)