Italy. Ducato 1848 - Regno delle Due Sicilie

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Italy. Ducato 1848 - Regno delle Due Sicilie – Fede di...

Kingdom of the Two Sicilies – Bank of the Two Sicilies – Bond of Credit – Cash of the Court of Copper – Naples 1848 – Pre-unitary paper money Interesting and rare original monetary document of the Bank of the Two Sicilies, bearing the denomination “FEDE DI CREDITO” and the indication “CASSA DI CORTE RAME”, belonging to the banking and monetary history of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The document presents features of particular interest for an auction specialized in historic banknotes and paper money, since Fedi di Credito constitute one of the most important expressions of the old Neapolitan paper payment instruments and represent a fundamental historical antecedent of modern banknotes. At the top are clearly printed the inscriptions: BANCO DELLE DUE SICILIE FEDE DI CREDITO while at the bottom, enclosed within an elegant calligraphic frame, appears: CASSA DI CORTE RAME The document features a richly decorative calligraphy, with elaborate flourishes designed to fill the available space, along with handwritten annotations, signatures, numerations and an orange-red ink stamp. Among the annotations, the legible note “Napoli 18 Giugno 1841” can be read, an element that places the document in the peak period of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, several years before Italian unification. Original watermark Of notable interest is the presence of the original paper watermark, clearly visible against the light and documented by the close-up photograph attached to the lot. The watermark appears as a large circular element inserted into the paper’s structure. The backlit photograph also allows observation of the texture and physical characteristics of the ancient paper support. The presence of the watermark represents a particularly interesting element for the study and collecting of pre-unitary paper money and banking documents. The Fede di Credito must not be confused with a modern banknote of fixed face value. Rather, it is a banking instrument representing a credit, on which amounts and operations were recorded through handwritten annotations. Precisely this ability to represent and transfer value through a paper document makes the Fedi di Credito particularly important in the history of the evolution of payment means. They can thus be considered, from a historical-numismatic point of view, as precursors of modern banknotes and constitute a specialized field of great interest for collectors of pre-unitary coinage and financial documents. Cassa di Corte Rame Particularly characteristic for this specimen is the large inscription “CASSA DI CORTE RAME”. This element also allows immediate distinction from other Fedi di Credito of the Banco delle Due Sicilie bearing different cash indications, making the specimen interesting also for a typological collection of the various emissions and variants of the Bank. Condition The document shows natural signs of time and actual use: slight foxing and yellowing, small stains, handwritten annotations and traces of ink. The ornamental outer frame is largely preserved, as are the main typographic inscriptions and the elaborate handwriting. The historical stamp and the original watermark are clearly visible. The document is offered in the condition visible in the photos, which are an integral part of the description. Provenance Specimen from private find inside an antique cabinet, together with other historic banking documents. An fascinating testament to the economic history of Southern Italy, particularly suitable for collections dedicated to: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies – pre-unitary paper money – Fedi di Credito – Bank of the Two Sicilies – banking history – scripophily – 19th-century monetary and financial documents. Issuer: Banco delle Due Sicilie Type: Fede di Credito Cash: Cassa di Corte Rame Place: Naples Handwritten date: 18 June 1848 Period: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Support: watermarked paper Characteristics: printing, handwritten calligraphy, signatures, stamp and watermark Provenance: found in an old cabinet / private collection Fast and tracked shipping, the first photo is representative of the document. The following photos show what is delivered.

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