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1 Oncia - Carlo
| Gold (.906) | 4.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1735-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1735-1752 |
| Value | 30 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.906) |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Phoenix rising from flames, radiant sunface above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESV RGIT
1737
Translation: It rises again
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Oncia coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, minted during the reign of Carlo (1735-1752), is interesting because it was made of gold (.906) and weighed 4.4 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time.
