3 Piccioli - Filippo IV
| Copper | 1.15 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1649 |
| Value | 3 Deniers (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large 3 in the field with the initials IP and MP, within a beaded circle.
Lettering: + REX • SICILIAE • IP year MP
Comment
Minter was Giovanni Del PozzoFor 1644 DF was Francesco Foti
From 1643 Mario Parisi joined Dal Pozzo
Interesting fact
The 3 Piccioli coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, issued during the reign of Filippo IV (1629-1649), is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage during that time period. Most coins from this era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, so the use of copper for this coin was a notable departure from the norm. Additionally, the fact that it weighs only 1.15 grams makes it a unique and rare example of a lightweight coin from this time period.
