© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Grano - Carlo II Palermo mint, large eagle
| Copper | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1701 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date within a baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FE
LICI
TAS
1698
* REX * SI CILIÆ *
Translation:
Prosperity 1698
King of Sicily
Edge
Plain
Comment
The mintmark RC stands for Regia Corte (Royal Court), indicating that these coins were minted in the Kingdom's capital, Palermo.1 Grano coins with references Spahr 80-81 (MIR 495-496) are also from this period (1697-1698), but they have some differences, such as the old reverse inscription (VT COMMODIVS) on Spahr 80 (MIR 495).
Interesting fact
The 1 Grano - Carlo II coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted from 1698-1701, during the reign of King Charles II, who was the last Habsburg king of Spain and the first king of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty. This time period saw significant political and economic shifts in the region, including the establishment of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty and the beginning of the decline of the Spanish Empire. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 5 grams, making it a tangible piece of history that connects us to this fascinating period in time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 RC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Grano - Carlo II (Palermo mint, large eagle) 1698-1701 coin.
