½ Ducato - Carlo V ND (1516-1554) front ½ Ducato - Carlo V ND (1516-1554) back
½ Ducato - Carlo V ND (1516-1554) photo
© Bertolami Fine Arts

½ Ducato - Carlo V ND

 
Silver 14.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Charles IV (1516-1554)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1516-1554
Value
½ Ducat (5⁄12)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.92 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#297159
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: R • ARAGO • VTRIVS • SI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducato - Carlo V ND (1516-1554) coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples on the other. This coin was minted during Charles V's reign, which was a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Europe, and the coin's design reflects this aesthetic sensibility. The use of silver in the coin's composition also speaks to the value and prestige associated with this precious metal during this time period.