© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
1 Grano - Filippo II ND
| Copper | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (1554-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
VT / COMMO / DIVS in three lines, in the field within a beaded circle.
+ • PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC
Lettering:
VT
COMMO
DIVS
+ • PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC
Translation:
UT COMMODIVS (For Convenience)
Philippus Dei Gratia King of Sicily
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted in MessinaInteresting fact
The 1 Grano coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, issued during the reign of Filippo II (1556-1598), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Spanish Empire, which reflects the political influence of the Spanish Crown over the Kingdom of Sicily during that time.
