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Kingdom of Naples, Philip IV of Spain (1605-1621-1665)
Country: Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1638 + Obverse 1637 (1636-1642)
Value: 2 Tornesi = 1 Grano = 1/120 Piastra (1/120)
Grade: VG
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.3 g
Diameter: 30/31 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 73, MIR# 260
Obverse:
Large Bust of King facing to left, engraver's initials to right, behind the king's neck. Naples Master's Mint Mark to left. Different date under the bust (1637).
Lettering :
PHILIPPUS◦IIII◦[D◦G◦R◦S◦]
✚ C A
C
Reverse:
Crowned ornately-shaped shield of 2-fold arms, 4-fold arms formed by a St. Andrew's cross on left, Jerusalem cross on right, divides date.
Lettering:
✸ SIC[ILIAE] ET HIERVSALEM 16 38
Translation: Kingdom of Sicily and Jerusalem. 1638
Edge:
Smooth.
Reference : KM# 73, MIR# 260
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)