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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Tarí - Carlo V young portrait, eagle standing
| Silver | 1.35 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1516-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1538 |
| Value | ½ Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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.Designer marks:
BN - Bartolomeo Lo Nobile (Mint master)
IP - Giovanni Andrea Papardo (Mint master)
IM - Giacomo Maurolico or Girolamo Minutoli (Mint master)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tarí - Carlo V (young portrait, eagle standing) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and it features an image of him as a young man on one side and an eagle standing on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 1.35 grams. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.
