1805, Ferdinand IV of Naples. Large Silver Piastra.



Mint Year: 1805
Mint Place: Naples
Denomination: 120 Grana (Piastra)
Condition: Few rim hits, otherwise a nice VF+
Reference: Pagani 10, Davenport 162., KM-C#99.3).
Material: Silver (.833)
Weight: 27.42gm
Diameter: 38mm

Obverse: Draped bust of Ferdinand IV with long hair right.
Legend: FERDINANVS IV. D.G. REX / 1805

Reverse: Crowned shield with arms of the Two Sicilies, mintmaster initials (L-D) at sides.
Legend: VTR . SIC . HIER . HISP . INF / G.120

Edge Lettering: PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS