120 Grana - Ferdinando IV - Kingdom of Naples – Numista

120 Grana - Ferdinando IV

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King Ferdinand IV (1759-1799, 1799-1806, 1815-181)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1772
Value 120 Grana = 1 Piastra
Currency Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 25.61 g
Diameter 41 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
89815
References KM# 184,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
MIR# 367,
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 1403,
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
C# 65
William D. Craig; 1976. Coins of the World, 1750-1850 (3rd edition). Western Publishing, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

Commemorative issue

Birth of Princess Maria Teresia

Obverse

Two accolated busts to right, NEAP and Roman numeral date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINANDVS REX MARIA CAROLINA REGINA
C. C.
NEAP·MDCCLXXII

Reverse

Seated female figure facing left on chair, holding child, Mt. Vesuvius and Neptune in left background, ship at sea in right background, 2-line inscription in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FECVNDITAS
B·P· R·
M·THERESIA·NATA
NON·IVNI

Comments

A very rare variety exists with Roman numeral date in straight horizontal line, rather than curved along edge.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1772)  Photo MDCCLXXII

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 120 Grana - Ferdinando IVPicture 1 of a sold 120 Grana - Ferdinando IV
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 27
Lot 650
Internet Archive
26 Mar 2022 G USD 117.74
(EUR 110.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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