Anno di emissione 1699
Bordo Pianura
Forma Icosienagonale (21 lati)
Grado di rarità NC - Non comune
Metallo Rame
Qualità F
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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).
Riferimento : KM# 71, MIR# 497, Spahr2# 82-84a
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)