8 Grana - Carlo II 1688-1690 front 8 Grana - Carlo II 1688-1690 back
8 Grana - Carlo II 1688-1690 photo
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8 Grana - Carlo II

 
Silver 2.09 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Charles V the Bewitched (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1688-1690
Value
8 Grana (1⁄15)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.09 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84622
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Cross with double-scrolled ends, rays streaming from center, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN. HOC. SIGNO. VINCES. G. VIII.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Grana coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 2.09g is that it was issued during the reign of King Charles II (1688-1690), who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Neapolitan economy. This coin was part of a larger series of reforms that aimed to standardize the currency and promote trade within the kingdom. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Italian States.