120 Grana - Carlos III

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King Charles VII Sebastian (1734-1759)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1750-1754
Value 120 Grana = 1 Piastra
Currency Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition Silver (.961)
Weight 25.61 g
Diameter 42 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21576
References KM# 162,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
MIR# 337
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAR . D . G . UTR . SIC·ET HIER·REX
De G

Engraver: Gaetano De Gennaro

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIAR · INFANS ·1754
VM (entrelacé)
MM (monogramme)
R ·
G·120

Engraver: Gaetano De Gennaro

Edge

Smooth with diamond-shaped recessesAutomatically translated

Comments

This type is the 4th in Charles's reign, the only one with his unique portrait (that of type 2, in which he is depicted with his wife, to celebrate the birth of the heir child).
The Naples workshop has no letter!Automatically translated

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1750  45%
1752  27%
1753  36%
1754  0% (fr) Variante refrappe 4 sur 1 ou 3 possible

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232316
Lot 63508
Internet Archive
13 Apr 2023 1750 VF
(NGC VF30)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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