1 Grano - Filippo II

€1.00
IssuerSicily, Kingdom of
Year1556-1598
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grano (1/20)
CurrencyTari (1060-1754)
CompositionCopper
Weight4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#338
Obverse descriptionCrowned eagle with spread wings, facing left, `PP` under the claws, within the beaded circle
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC •
(Translation: Philippus Dei Gratia King of Sicily (PP it`s the sign for the minter, Pietro del Pozzo))
Reverse descriptionVT / COMMO / DIVS in three lines, in the field within a beaded circle. + • PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVT COMMO DIVS + • PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC
(Translation: UT COMMODIVS (For Convenience) Philippus Dei Gratia King of Sicily)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1556-1598)  - + PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SI • -
ND (1556-1598)  - + PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC • -
Catalog ID6569663750
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