½ Carlino - Carlo 1755-1759 front ½ Carlino - Carlo 1755-1759 back
½ Carlino - Carlo 1755-1759 photo
© A View of the Coins at this Time

½ Carlino - Carlo

 
Silver 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Charles V (1735-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1759
Value
½ Carlino = 5 Grani (1⁄24)
Currency
Piastra (1755-1815)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107452
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Allegorical figure of Abundance seated to left, scattering coins, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

C· R·
1759·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Carlino coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles VII (Carlo VII in Italian) from 1755 to 1759. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sicily on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.