3 Piccioli - Carlo II

3 Piccioli - Carlo II - obverse3 Piccioli - Carlo II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King Charles III (1665-1700)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1670
Value 3 Piccioli (1⁄40)
Currency Tari (1060-1754)
Composition Copper
Weight 1.08 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
160514
References MIR# 370
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned eagle, with open wings, facing to the left, within a beaded circle.

Lettering: + CAROLVS • II • D • G •

Translation: Charles II Dei Gratia

Reverse

3' in baroque frame, with the sign DI BV

Lettering:
DI 3 BV
+ REX • SICILI • 1670 •

Translation: King of Sicily

Edge

Round

Comments

Weight varies between 1.08 and 1.60 grams.
DI BV it's the sign for the minter, D. Giovanni Batt. Vigevi. Coin struck in Messina.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1670 

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