Sicily Palermo - Ferdinando III - 2 Grani - 1815 # 520

[elheron-grande]

24 Feb 2021: Greetings to all coin collectors, where-ever you might be.

Heron is pleased to report acquisition of another interesting 

Copper coin.   This coin is #520 on Heron's 'list':

Note: Coin is 22.2mm Dia - round - and grades about 'Fine'.

Obverse: Crowned portrait of Ferdinando III.

         Legend: FERD. III. P.F.A. SICILIAR. ET. HIER. REX.  1815.

         Latin: Ferdinandus III Pius Felix Augustus Siciliarum 

                     et Hierosolymorum Rex.

          English: Ferd III Holy Faithful Saintly King Sicily & Jerusalem.

Reverse:  Pegasus at center.  Initials V.    B.  above.    G.2 below.

Note:  V. B. = Vincenzo Beninati, Mint Master at Palermo Mint.

Note: V. Beninati information per KM Catalog World Coins.

Note: G. 2 = 2 Grani (6 Cavalli = 1 Grano).

Note: Ferd III was member of the Royal House of Bourbon.

1272 - Royal Bourbons originated in France.

1734 - Bourbon rule began in Sicily.

1759 - 1816: Ferd III was Bourbon King of Sicily.

1816 - Kingdom of Naples and Kingdom of Sicily united to become

            Kingdom of the 2 Sicilies (Southern part of boot was known

            as 'Sicily' in addition to the island known as Sicily).

Note: This coin is NOT for sale.  This acquisition by a coin collector

             is reported here to share information with other coin collectors.

Some Info Sources:
Bourbon Family - Googly.

Ferdinando III - wiki.

Sicily - wiki.

Naples - wiki.

NGC world coin info 2 Grani Sicily 1815.

Vatican.  Com Sicily Coin Info.

Numista Coin info 2 GR 1815 Sicily.

KM Catalog of World Coins - Sicily.

** This was an interesting 'find' amongst a batch of Coppers being

     sold by a retiring coin dealer.   And it is fun to return to the 'older'

     coins issued in Central Europa.   And adding another Siciliano coin

     to the accumulation.   Heron now has most of the coins issued by

     different rulers of Sicily.   Starting in 1130 AD.   Sheltering 

     at home

     allows us to spend more time on hobbies.   (Sheltering per orders of

     Gov Gav).   Yes, #520 is an interesting item for sure! **

[b-17blinker · Accepted solution]

elheron......I found some for sale on what looks like the Italian version of eBay. They are listed in Euros and rather pricey. This one is from Firenze, 2 Grains and goes for EUR 50.00 ($60.61 USD). He/she does not ship to the USofA.

[b-17blinker]

Did you notice the "New and Improved" C&PM DB format?
Onward and Upward! To Narnia and the North!” 

[elheron-grande]

Nice work & research.  NGC had coin info as $100 U.S. in VF.  $28 in "F".

Apparently this issue was in circulation for quite a few years.  And the soft

copper was worn down from years of 'handling'.   That is why Heron's

coin is an "F"...  Very pricy issue for a 'minor' coin!