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Kingdom of Naples, Charles V Holy Roman Emperor.
Country: Kingdom of Naples (Italian states)
King: Charles V (1516-1554)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: ND (1516-1556)
Value: Cavallo (1/1440)
Currency: Piastra (1266-1812)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Grade: F/VG
References: MIR# 156, Magl. 86
Obverse:
Within a beaded circle, the Hercules Columns on waves joined by ribbon and surmounted by a crown. Latin legend (Spanish Motto) around.
Lettering: PLVS : VLTRA
Translation: Further.
Reverse:
Cross potent in a beaded circle, Latin legend around cross.
Lettering: REX : IVS[TV]S :
Translation: The Just King.
Edge:
Plain.
Comment:
For this coin we can have different variants such as the cross that can be or not cantoned by points, and that between the columns we can find a flower, a clover, a cross, a leaf or a point. Variants also concerning punctuation.
Reference : MIR# 156, Magl. 86
Source : https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)