Italy, Naples, Carlo II, 1674-1700, AR Mezzo (half) Ducato, dated 1693, 10.85g
CAR II D G REX HISP ET NEAP,
crowned bust, long hair/
scene depicting the "Order of the Golden Fleece", animal (ram
or sheep?) hanging, 1693, G 50, AG A, all in wreath
MIR (Varesi) 297, P. R. 7
Posted February 2017
Italy, Naples, Carlo II of Spain, 1674-1700, AR 20 Grana or Tari, dated 1687
CAROLVS II D G HISP NEAP REX,
crowned coat (shield) of arms, containing lions, castles, and eagles;
below, scene depicting the "Order of the Golden Fleece",
animal (ram or sheep?) hanging/
HIS VICI ET REGNO, globe of Earth, focused on Italy,
fascio and cornucopia above, all crowned, AG A, 1687
MIR (Varesi) 298/6, P. R. 14
Posted February 2017
Italy, Naples, Carlo II, 1674-1700, AR Tari, dated 1688
CAROLVS II D G REX HISP, bust of Carlo II, long hair, AG A/
VTRIVS SIC HIERVS GXX 1688,
crowned coat (shield) of arms, containing lions, castles, and eagles;
below, scene depicting the "Order of the Golden Fleece",
animal (ram or sheep?) hanging
MIR (Varesi) 299, P. R. 15, Rare (R1)
Posted February 2017
