© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
© Fabrizio Sorrenti (CC BY-NC)
3 Piccioli - Filippo II ND
| Copper | 3.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (1554-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 3 Deniers (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large "3" in the field
Lettering: + • REX • TRINACRIE •
Translation: King of Trinacria
Edge
Round
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Piccioli - Filippo II ND (1556-1598) 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 Habsburg, which was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Sicily at the time. This design was used on many coins during Filippo II's reign and has become a distinctive feature of Sicilian coins from this period.
