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Kingdom of Sicily – Ferdinando III
1814 2 Grani
Palermo Mint
Copper
KM# 249
Striking early-19th-century Sicilian copper coin featuring the famous Pegasus reverse.
Obverse:
Crowned portrait of Ferdinando III facing right with surrounding Latin legend and 1814 date below.
Reverse:
Pegasus flying left with V.B. above and denomination G.2. below.
V.B. refers to engraver Vincenzo Beninati.
Approximate measurements:
Diameter: 23.1 mm
Weight: 5.73 g
This example retains an especially attractive and clearly defined royal portrait with substantial surviving legend detail. The Pegasus remains readily recognizable and gives this historic Sicilian issue tremendous visual appeal.
The coin is an original circulated example showing expected wear, toning, surface marks and age-related irregularities. The Pegasus side exhibits more wear than the portrait side.
Reference:
KM# 249
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