Help ID this coin... - SOLVED

[lucky1777]

Can someone tell me what and where this coin is from? Is there any value to this coin? Thanks...

 

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[Mackaydon]

Re: Help ID this coin...

It's a copper 6 tornesi from the Italian kingsom of Naples and features king Ferdinando IV (1759-1805). It may be worth about $3 with heavy wear to around $20 with moderate wear to maybe $50 with light wear.

Source:http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/find-value-foreign-coins-1.htm

 

[lucky1777]

Re: Help ID this coin...

Thanks for the ID. I didn't want to give this to the kids if it was worth a lot.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Help ID this coin...

BTW: The "P" below his image represents the initial of the engraver:
Dominico Perger

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Help ID this coin...

In case his kin gets upset, the correct spelling is Domenico. The "A" and "P" may have some association with Antonio Planelli (shown as the 'master brand'--whatever that means; maybe the designer of the coin?)

 

[Mackaydon]

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Ferdinand was styled both Ferdinand III of Sicily (October 6, 1759 - December 8, 1816) and Ferdinand IV of Naples (October 6, 1759 - January 23, 1799; June 13, 1799 - March 30, 1806; May 3, 1815 - December 8, 1816). When I saw "IV" versus "III", I assumed Naples over Sicily, though he's the same dude who also ruled Sicily--but as Ferdinand III.
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_I_of_the_Two_Sicilies