Kingdom of Sicily 1 Grano - Filippo II, 1556 – 1598
Information
Country
Kingdom of Sicily
Kingdom of Sicily
Currency
Tari
(1060 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Grano
Year
1556 – 1598
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Grano from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued from 1556 to 1598. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned eagle with spread wings, facing left, "PP" under the claws, within the beaded circle (Philippus Dei Gratia King of Sicily (PP it's the sign for the minter, Pietro del Pozzo))
- Reverse
- VT / COMMO / DIVS in three lines, in the field within a beaded circle. + • PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC (UT COMMODIVS (For Convenience) Philippus Dei Gratia King of Sicily)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1556-1598) | — | + PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SI • | 70% | |
| ND (1556-1598) | — | + PHILIPPVS • D • G • REX • SIC • | 20% |
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