Kingdom of Sicily 1 Grano - Carlo II, 1698 – 1701

Palermo mint, large eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Sicily Kingdom of Sicily
Currency Tari (1060 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Grano
Year 1698 – 1701
Ruler Charles II (1665–1700)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 5
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grano from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued from 1698 to 1701. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Large crowned displayed eagle, head to left. Mintmark "R C" beneath wings. All within beaded circle. (Charles II by grace of God)
Reverse
4-line inscription with date within a baroque frame. (Prosperity 1698
King of Sicily)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1701 RC — — Posthumous date. 4%
1700 RC — € 18,00 51%
1699 RC — — 48%
1698 RC — — 10%

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