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Numismatics
Ruler: Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicillies, 1810–1859, ruled 1830–59
Mint: Board of Revenue
Artist: Unknown
1 1/2 Tornese of Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicillies from Italy
1854
Bronze
5.37 g, 6:00, 21.7 mm
Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of William P. Bacon, B.A. 1858
2001.87.33473
Geography:
Made in Italy
Status:
Culture:
Italian
Period:
19th century
Classification:
Numismatics
Provenance:
William P. Bacon, to 1866; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1866–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
