© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
1 Tarí - Filippo II
| Silver | 2.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1621 |
| Value | 1 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing, head to right. Designer marks below wings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ REX • SICILI • 1609 •
D C
Comment
Many varieties exist with different lettering.Designer marks:
DC - Decio Cirino (Mint master)
IP - Giovanni Del Pozzo (Mint master)
DFA - Don Francesco Abate (Mint master)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tarí coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 2.46g is that it was issued during the reign of King Philip II (Filippo II) from 1609 to 1621. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during that time and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage in Europe during the 17th century.
