Kingdom of Sicily ½ Scudo - Filippo II, 1563 – 1568

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Sicily Kingdom of Sicily
Currency Tari (1060 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Scudo
Year 1563 – 1568
Ruler Philip II (1556–1598)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 13.2
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Scudo from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued from 1563 to 1568. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.2 g.

Obverse
Armored bust to left in linear and beaded circles, date at end of legend
Reverse
Crowned rhomboid shield of 4-fold arms in wheat wreath, no legend

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1568 PP —
1567 CG —
1566 CG —
1565  —
1565 CG —
1564 CG —
1563  —
1563 CG —
1563 PP —
1563 PT —
1563 TP —

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