27 de Febrero 2020: Greetings to all coin collectors where-ever you might be. Heron is pleased to report acquisition of a large Copper coin issued by Kingdom of Naples and dated 1801. And this is #445 of Central and Oest coin issues.
Obverse: Portrait of Ferdinand IV: Legend- FERDINAN IV SICIL ET HIE REX P.
Reverse: TOR
NESI
A. 6 P.
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1801 (date in exergue).
Note: This coin is 34mm dia and 2mm thickness.
Note: The history of Sicily and Naples is long and complex. However,
Heron is going to list the major points below:
1282 - 1442: Sovereign state of Capetian Angevins.
1442 - 1458: Part of Aragon (of Spain).
1458 - 1501: Part of Aragonese Trastamara.
1501 - 1504: Union with France.
1504 - 1714: Ruled by Spain.
1714 - 1735: Ruled by Austria.
1806 - 1815: Ruled by France.
1816 - Re-unified with the island of Sicily to form
'The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies'.
Note: The Mainland portion of Sicily was called Kingdom of Naples.
Officially there was Sicily Island & Sicily Mainland.
Some Info Sources:
Googly Images 6 Tornesi Kingdom of Naples 1801.
Mashops CPMA Muenzen - Comptoir des Monnaies.
Kingdom of Naples - en.wiki.
Kingdom of Naples - Encyclopedia Britannica.
Numista world coin info 6 Tornesi 1801.
NGC Kingdom of Naples Tornesi 1801.
** Another very nice large Copper coin for Heron's small accumulation. This
adds a nice Copper and also is #445 of Central & Oest Europa issues. And
this coin grades VF+. In addition, this coin does NOT appear to have been
underground for a hundred years or so, although that does not stop Heron
from buying a 'hard to find' coin issue. Sometimes we can 'upgrade' when
we have the opportunity. These extra large Copper coins are truly fun
additions and fun to own. And this coin was on the 'want list' for many years.
A fun hobby for a lifetime!**
