1 Carlino - Louis XII ND (1501-1503) front 1 Carlino - Louis XII ND (1501-1503) back
1 Carlino - Louis XII ND (1501-1503) photo
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1 Carlino - Louis XII ND

 
Silver 3.6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Louis XII (1501-1504)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1501-1503
Value
1 Carlino (1⁄12)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119276
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jerusalem cross with lily at each end, all in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EXVLTENT·ET·IME·LETENTVR·ONIS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Carlino - Louis XII ND (1501-1503) coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of Louis XII, King of France, who ruled Naples at the time. This shield is placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin, and it symbolizes the alliance between France and Naples during that period.