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120 Grana - Charles III
| Silver (.961) | 25.61 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII Sebastian (1734-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1754 |
| Value | 120 Grana = 1 Piastra |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Silver (.961) |
| Weight | 25.61 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIAR · INFANS ·1754
VM (entrelacé)
MM (monogramme)
R ·
G·120
Engraver: Gaetano De Gennaro
Edge
Smooth with diamond-shaped recesses
Comment
This type is the 4th in Charles's reign, the only one with his unique portrait (that of type 2, in which he is depicted with his wife, to celebrate the birth of the heir child).The Naples workshop has no letter!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Grana coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his support for the arts and sciences. This coin, made of silver and weighing 25.61 grams, was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1750-1754 and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples on the other.
