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The Kingdom of Naples
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The Kingdom of Naples was part of the the old Kingdom of Sicily until the 13th Century, after which it was dominated by the Angevin, Aragonese, the Habsburgs and Bourbons until Napoleon in the early 19th Century.
There is much history here that I can recite, but honestly it's all about one European dynasty fighting with another over territory and influence. It's really not nearly as interesting as the topics posted by others like SmEagle1795, Nap and the rest. My main purpose was to make nice digital images of my coins, and a fellow board member suggested that I post them here for others to enjoy. So, without further ado, I present two half-crown sized pieces from my collection:
The first coin is a 1/2 Ducato that folks here and elsewhere helped me identify. Undated, this is of Philip II of Spain who was King of Naples from 1554 until 1598.
On the portrait side, the legend says: PHIL * R * ANG * FRA * NEAP * PRI * HI (Philip King of England, France, Naples and Prince of Spain). On the shield side, the legend says: POPULO SECURITATI (security of the people). Mint master Giovan Battista Ravaschiero (letters IBR left of the head) on duty in Naples 1548 to 1567. Since the inscription says Prince of Spain, that means that the coin was minted 1554-1556. MIR-160.
This coin is poorly struck on a slightly irregular planchet. However, it has very nice luster mixed with attractive original patina of green, red and orange hues. A choice coin!
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The second coin is a 1/2 Ducato of 50 Grana dated 1693-AG/A, from the reign of Charles (1661-1700) II of Spain. Mint master Andrea Giovane (1683-1714); Assayer F. Antonio Ariani. On the portrait side, the legend says: CAR * II * D * G * REX * HISP * ET * NEAP. On the non-portrait side, we have a suspended golden fleece dividing the date near the top, all in a baroque frame (no legend). KM-120.
Charles II was the last Habsburg ruler of Spain. If his portraits and historical descriptions are accurate, he probably did the world a favor by not having any progeny.
This coin is the antithesis of the first coin in that it is blast frosty white, like a thick coating of freshly fallen snow. It has prominent adjustment marks, and light die polish lines on both sides. I know most people like an originally patinated coin that is that old, but I assure you this well struck coin has its charms too. It is very choice, and graded FDC by the seller!
The red waxy substance on the non-portrait side suggests that this coin was once plated long ago.
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There is much history here that I can recite, but honestly it's all about one European dynasty fighting with another over territory and influence. It's really not nearly as interesting as the topics posted by others like SmEagle1795, Nap and the rest. My main purpose was to make nice digital images of my coins, and a fellow board member suggested that I post them here for others to enjoy. So, without further ado, I present two half-crown sized pieces from my collection:
The first coin is a 1/2 Ducato that folks here and elsewhere helped me identify. Undated, this is of Philip II of Spain who was King of Naples from 1554 until 1598.
On the portrait side, the legend says: PHIL * R * ANG * FRA * NEAP * PRI * HI (Philip King of England, France, Naples and Prince of Spain). On the shield side, the legend says: POPULO SECURITATI (security of the people). Mint master Giovan Battista Ravaschiero (letters IBR left of the head) on duty in Naples 1548 to 1567. Since the inscription says Prince of Spain, that means that the coin was minted 1554-1556. MIR-160.
This coin is poorly struck on a slightly irregular planchet. However, it has very nice luster mixed with attractive original patina of green, red and orange hues. A choice coin!
The second coin is a 1/2 Ducato of 50 Grana dated 1693-AG/A, from the reign of Charles (1661-1700) II of Spain. Mint master Andrea Giovane (1683-1714); Assayer F. Antonio Ariani. On the portrait side, the legend says: CAR * II * D * G * REX * HISP * ET * NEAP. On the non-portrait side, we have a suspended golden fleece dividing the date near the top, all in a baroque frame (no legend). KM-120.
Charles II was the last Habsburg ruler of Spain. If his portraits and historical descriptions are accurate, he probably did the world a favor by not having any progeny.
This coin is the antithesis of the first coin in that it is blast frosty white, like a thick coating of freshly fallen snow. It has prominent adjustment marks, and light die polish lines on both sides. I know most people like an originally patinated coin that is that old, but I assure you this well struck coin has its charms too. It is very choice, and graded FDC by the seller!
The red waxy substance on the non-portrait side suggests that this coin was once plated long ago.
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That's one of the nicer portraits of the hapless, inbred Charles II. Even his officially sanctioned paintings accentuate his unfortunate features.
Thanks for sharing.