1 Grano - Carlo II Palermo mint, large eagle

€40,848.00
IssuerSicily, Kingdom of
Year1698-1701
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grano (1/20)
CurrencyTari (1060-1754)
CompositionCopper
Weight5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#71, MIR#497, Spahr2#82-84a
Obverse descriptionLarge crowned displayed eagle, head to left. Mintmark `R C` beneath wings. All within beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* CAROLVS • II • DEI GRA TIA R C
(Translation: Charles II by grace of God)
Reverse description4-line inscription with date within a baroque frame.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFE LICI TAS 1698 * REX * SI CILIÆ *
(Translation: Prosperity 1698 King of Sicily)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1698 RC - -
1699 RC - -
1700 RC - -
1701 RC - Posthumous date. -
Catalog ID7222339550
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