1699 Regno de Sicilia, 1 Grano - Carlo II di Spagna

Kingdom of Sicily, Carlos II of Spain 

Country: Kingdom of Sicily (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1699 (1698-1701) (Palermo Mint)
Value: 1 Grano (1/20)
Currency: Tari (1060-1754)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.45 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Grade: F/VG 
Shape: Icosihénagonale (!)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 71, MIR# 497, Spahr2# 82-84a

Obverse:
Large crowned displayed eagle, head to left. Mintmark "R C" beneath wings. All within beaded circle.

Lettering:
* CAROLVS • II • DEI GRA TIA
R C

Translation: Charles II by grace of God.

Reverse:
4-line inscription with date within a baroque frame.

Lettering:
FE
LICI
TAS
1699
* REX * SI CILIÆ *

Translation:
Prosperity 1698
King of Sicily

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
Palermo, Italy.

Comments:
The mintmark RC stands for Regia Corte (Royal Court), indicating that these coins were minted in the Kingdom's capital, Palermo.

1 Grano coins with references Spahr 80-81 (MIR  495-496) are also from this period (1697-1698), but they have some differences, such as the old reverse inscription (VT COMMODIVS) on Spahr 80 (MIR 495).

Referencia : KM# 71, MIR# 497, Spahr2# 82-84a

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Colección : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)