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 Current Throughout Europe

½ Carlino - Carlo

 
Silver 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Charles VII Sebastian (1734-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1759
Value
½ Carlino (1⁄24)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#112471
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Allegorical figure of Abundance seated to left, scattering coins, date in exergue, no legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C· C·

1759·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Carlino coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles VII (Carlo in Italian), who ruled from 1755 to 1759. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of silver and weighed 1.1 grams. Despite its small size and value, it is still considered a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.