© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
1 Grano - Carlo II Messina
1670 year| Copper | 3.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3-line inscription within a beaded circle.
Lettering:
VT
COMMO
DIVS
+ • REX • SICILIAE • 1670 •
Translation:
For convenience
King of Sicily 1670
Edge
Plain
Comment
coin with a bit more detail:
Designer marks:
DIBV - D. Giovanni Batt. Vigevi (Mint master)
Interesting fact
The 1 Grano - Carlo II (Messina) 1670 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Kingdom of Sicily was facing economic and political challenges, and the minting of this coin was likely a response to the need for a stable currency. Despite the challenges, the coin has survived for over 350 years and remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
