1/2 Grano - Filippo V - Visit to Naples of King

Issuer Naples, Kingdom of
Year 1702
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 1/2 Grano (1⁄240)
Currency Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.3 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Antonio Maria De Gennaro
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description The king on horseback facing left. Legend around and date in exergue.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHILIPPVS. V. HISPANIARVM. ET. VTRIVSQ: SIC: REX. 1702
(Translation: Philip V, king of Spain and of both Sicilies 1702)
Reverse description Partenope galeata (or Minerva) sitting with a cornucopia in his hand and a spear in the other, at the bottom the coat of arms of Naples, and behind the Vesuvius. In exergue NEAP (Naples).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ADVENTVI PRINCIPIS FELICISSIMO NEAP
(Translation: I arrived very happy with the princes. Naples)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1702 - -
Numisquare ID 8710182680
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