© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
½ Tarí - Carlo V bearded portrait
| Silver | 1.31 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1516-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1551 |
| Value | ½ Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing, head to left. Designer marks below wings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ REX • SICILIE
I P
Comment
Many varieties exist with different lettering.Varieties exist with the eagle facing left or right.
Designer marks:
IP - Giovanni Andrea Papardo (Mint master)
IM - Giacomo Maurolico (Mint master)
MA - Mariano Averna (Mint master)
Interesting fact
The ½ Tarí - Carlo V (bearded portrait) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the last king of the House of Habsburg to rule Sicily. The coin features a bearded portrait of Charles V, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of royalty at the time, and it was minted in silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal. Additionally, the coin weighs 1.31 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its size and material.
