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3 Cagliaresi - Filippo IV ND
| Billon | 1.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1665 |
| Value | 3 Cagliaresi (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1516-1714) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross and four 6
Lettering: MONETA SARDINIAE REGNI
Translation: coin of the kingdom of sardinia
Comment
Diameter: 12-15mmWeight: 0.62-1.26g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Cagliaresi coin from the Kingdom of Sardinia is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip IV (Filippo IV in Italian), who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency across the Italian States. The 3 Cagliaresi coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 1.1 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Kingdom of Sardinia during that time.
