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4 Tarí - Carlo III Habsbourg
1730 year| Silver | 9.71 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (1720-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 4 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.71 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#96486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned displayed eagle, head to left, crowned shield of Austrian arms on breast, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REX · SICILIÆ · ET · HIER
S M
· 1730 ·
Comment
Between 1720 and 1734, Sicily was under Austrian rule and at that time, Carlo III of Sicily was Karl VI von Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III of Spain, who was also known as Charles III of Sicily, and was part of a series of coins minted to celebrate his reign. The coin features an image of Charles III on one side and the coat of arms of Sicily on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 9.71 grams.
