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3 Tari - Filippo II
| Silver | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I (1554-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1562 |
| Value | 3 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#96496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with flame and small crown at each end, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + REX*SICILIAE*1560*
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Tari coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II (Filippo II) from 1556 to 1562. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during that time and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage in the 16th century.
