ITALY. Napoli (Regno). Ferdinando IV, First Reign in Napoli, 1759-1799. 4 Quattrini 1782 (Bronze, 26 mm, 6.31 g, 6 h), for the State of the Presidi, Naples FERDINANDVS IV D G SICILIAR REX Bust of Ferdinand IV to right. Rev. REALI / PRESIDII / QVATTRINI / 17 IIII 82 between laurel branches, crown between C.-C. above . MIR 410. Lustrous and sharp. Lacquered, otherwise, virtually as struck.


The Reali Presidi, 'State of the Garrisons', consisted of five towns and fortresses on the coast of Tuscany in Spanish possession. They were a naval base and stronghold for the Spanish fleet to operate from