Kingdom of Naples ½ Ducato - Felipe II, 1554 – 1556
Information
Country
Kingdom of Naples
Kingdom of Naples
Currency
Piastra
(1266 – 1812)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ducato
Year
1554 – 1556
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
14.95
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ducato from Kingdom of Naples. Issued from 1554 to 1556. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 14.95 g.
- Obverse
- King Philip II with bare or crowned head, facing right. Designer mark behind head.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of manifold arms in oval baroque frame.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1554-1556) IBR | — | Crowned head variant is extremely rare |
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