Italy, Naples, Phillip III, 1598-1621, AR 2 Carlini, 2.62g
PHILIPPVS: III..., armored bust, double struck/
SVFFICIT OMNIB...,
castle with 3 towers; above, lion holding sword
MIR (Varesi) 208, P. R. 13-15, Gnec. 3657
Posted February 2017
Note: This example has a clipped flan, which is typical for this issue.
Italy, Naples, Filippo III, 1598-1621, AR 3 Cinquine, 2.02g
PHIL III D G R HISP, in laurel wreath/
PAX ET VBERTAS, crowned sceptre, with olive
branch and 2 grain ears, all in laurel wreath
MIR (Varesi) 212, P. R. 20a, Rare (R1)
Posted February 2017
Italy, Naples, Filippo III, 1598-1621, AE Tornese, dated 1620, 23 mm, 3.6g
+ PHILIPP III D G REX,
cornucopia with fruit and bent ears of corn or grain, 1620/
* VIGILAT ET CVSTODIT,
altar with curved sides, decorated with garland, lion on top
MIR (Varesi) 225/6, P. R. 60, Rare (R1)
Posted February 2017
Italy, Naples, Filippo III, 1598-1621, AE 3 Cavalli, 21 mm, 2.44g
+ PHILIPP III D G REX ARA VT,
flint surrounded by 4 focal stones and 4 flames/
Jerusalem cross, 4 small Jerusalem crosses in
quarters, all in laurel wreath
MIR (Varesi) 229, Magliocca 85, P. R. 66, Rare (R1)
Posted January 2023
