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| − | This specimen was lot 40634 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "ITALY. Naples & Sicily. 120 Grana, 1808. NGC AU-58. Dark toned, sharply struck and very attractive." This type is listed for 1806-08. The French invaded Naples and evicted [[Naples 1805-LD 120 grana|Ferdinand IV]], who fled to Sicily. Napoleon installed his brother Joseph as king, where he happily remained until forced by his brother to go to Spain, where he was very unpopular. As Ferdinand was protected by Admiral Nelson and the British navy, the French were unable to take Sicily. | + | This specimen was lot 40634 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Italy|ITALY]]. Naples & Sicily. 120 Grana, 1808. NGC AU-58. Dark toned, sharply struck and very attractive." This type is listed for 1806-08. The French invaded Naples and evicted [[Naples 1805-LD 120 grana|Ferdinand IV]], who fled to Sicily. Napoleon installed his brother Joseph as king, where he happily remained until forced by his brother to go to Spain, where he was very unpopular. As Ferdinand was protected by Admiral Nelson and the British navy, the French were unable to take Sicily. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* Fabrizi, Davide, ''Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli,'' Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010. | * Fabrizi, Davide, ''Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli,'' Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010. | ||
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* [[Tuscany 1806 francescone Dav-155]] | * [[Tuscany 1806 francescone Dav-155]] | ||
* [[Lucca 1807 5 franchi Dav-203]] | * [[Lucca 1807 5 franchi Dav-203]] | ||
| − | * [[Naples | + | * [[Naples 1807 120 grana Dav-165|1807 120 grana, Joseph Bonaparte]] |
| − | * [[Naples | + | * [[Naples 1809 12 carlini Dav-166|1809 12 carlini, Joachim Murat]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1808]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1808]] | ||
* return to coins of [[Italy, Naples & Sicily]] | * return to coins of [[Italy, Naples & Sicily]] | ||
[[Category:European crowns and thalers]][[Category:Selections from Ponterio sale 168]] | [[Category:European crowns and thalers]][[Category:Selections from Ponterio sale 168]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:21, 26 February 2025
This specimen was lot 40634 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Naples & Sicily. 120 Grana, 1808. NGC AU-58. Dark toned, sharply struck and very attractive." This type is listed for 1806-08. The French invaded Naples and evicted Ferdinand IV, who fled to Sicily. Napoleon installed his brother Joseph as king, where he happily remained until forced by his brother to go to Spain, where he was very unpopular. As Ferdinand was protected by Admiral Nelson and the British navy, the French were unable to take Sicily.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.5 grams, 0.833 fine silver, .736 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Dav-165, KM C-100; Gig-3; Mont-409; MIR-43313.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Fabrizi, Davide, Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli, Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010.
- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
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