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⅕è de gros - Charles II Cuneo ND
| Silver | 1.00 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Lame (1285-1309) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1307-1309 |
| Value | ⅕ gros |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#433288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire entre deux cercles de grènetis, écu d'Anjou avec rois fleurs de lys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COES•PEDMONTIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II of Naples, who was also known as Charles the Lame. He was a member of the Angevin dynasty and ruled the Kingdom of Naples from 1285 until his death in 1309. Despite his physical disability, Charles II was known for his military prowess and his efforts to strengthen the economy and culture of the kingdom. The coin itself is a rare example of a silver coin minted during his reign, and its design features the king's name and title in Latin, as well as an image of the king on horseback.
