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4 Ducati - Carlo I
| Gold (.906) | 5.865 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII Sebastian (1734-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1755 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Gold (.906) |
| Weight | 5.865 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, value 'D.-4.' below, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIAR INFANS·1752·
M M
R·
D· 4·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducati - Carlo I 1744-1755 coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles VII of Naples, who was also known as Charles III of Spain. He was the son of King Philip V of Spain and ruled Naples from 1734 until his death in 1759. During his reign, he implemented various reforms and policies that helped to strengthen the economy and infrastructure of the kingdom, which may have contributed to the minting of this coin.
