1 Piastra - Ferdinando IV

€361,535.00
IssuerNaples, Kingdom of
Year1766-1767
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Piastra
CurrencyPiastra (1266-1812)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight25.61 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Ferdinando Aveta
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#173, Gigante#45
Obverse descriptionArmored bust of young Ferdinand IV, wearing collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, facing to right. Legend around with the initials of the engraver below the shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINAND• IV• D• G• SICILIAR• ET HIER• REX• F•A•
(Translation: Ferdinand I, by God`s grace, King of the Sicilies and Jerusalem.)
Reverse descriptionOval 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, legend around with date at the end. Letters from Mint Officials on each side of shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPANIAR• INFANS 1767 • GR• 120
(Translation: Spanish Infant. 1767 - 120 Grana)
EdgeDecorated in relief with circles and rectangles.
Mint
Mintage1766 FA C RC - -
1766 FA C RC - Value: G. 120 -
1766 FA CC R - -
1767 FA C RCR - Different King`s Hairstyle -
1767 FA CC R - Different King`s Hairstyle -
Catalog ID1161137550
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