Kingdom of Naples Carlino - Carlo V, 1516 – 1556

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Naples Kingdom of Naples
Currency Piastra (1266 – 1812)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Carlino
Year 1516 – 1556
Ruler Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 3.07
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Carlino from Kingdom of Naples. Issued from 1516 to 1556. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.07 g.

Obverse
Laureated head facing right surrounded by legend (Charles V Roman Emperor)
Reverse
Fleece facing right (King of Aragon and 'this side of' Sicily.

'This side of Sicily' referred to the southern Italian peninsula, which was the Kingdom of Naples.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1548-1556) IBR
ND (1546-1548) A
ND (1516-1556)  No mint master's initials

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