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2 Tari - Carlo III VI
1721 year| Silver | 4.95 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (1720-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1721 |
| Value | 2 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned displayed eagle, head to left divides date, crowned shield of Austrian arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 21
SIC· REX·
Comment
Between 1720 and 1734, Sicily was under Austrian rule and at that time, Carlo III of Sicily was Karl VI von Habsbourg, Holy Emperor.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Tari - Carlo III (VI) 1721 coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, which was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Sicily at the time. This design was used on many coins during the reign of Charles III (VI) and has become a distinctive feature of Sicilian coins from this period.
