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Carlino - Carlo V ND
| Silver | 3.07 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (1516-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1516-1556 |
| Value | 1 Carlino (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.07 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#123495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fleece facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: R ARAGO VTRIV SI
Translation:
King of Aragon and 'this side of' Sicily.
'This side of Sicily' referred to the southern Italian peninsula, which was the Kingdom of Naples.
Comment
Mint masters:IBR: Giovan Battista Ravaschieri
A: Girolamo Albertino
Also variants without mint master's initials.
Lettering varieties exist, especially between 'V' and 'IIIII'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Carlino coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the King of Naples and Sicily, as well as the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was used as a means of payment and circulated widely throughout the Kingdom of Naples during his rule. Despite being made of silver, the coin is relatively lightweight, weighing only 3.07 grams. This is likely due to the fact that silver was a valuable resource at the time, and the minting process was designed to conserve as much of the precious metal as possible while still producing a functional coin. Today, the Carlino coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Italian States.
