Naples (1277-85) saluto
This specimen was lot 661 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 2,600 CHF (about US$3,436 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Neapel / Sizilien, Carlo I. d'Angiò, 1266-1285. Saluto d'argento o. J., Napoli. Vorzüglich. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. Exemplar der Auktion Auctiones AG 26, Basel, September 1996, Los 2778. (Italy, kingdom of Naples, Charles d'Anjou, 1266-85, undated silver saluto, Naples mint. Extremely fine, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"
This denomination was introduced by Charles d'Anjou as part of a monetary reform which included the saluto d'oro. His son, Charles II, also issued this denomination, which became known as the carlino.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.2 g, silver, 25 mm diameter, this specimen 3.32 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 20, Biaggi 1626.
- Grierson, Philip, Coins of Medieval Europe, London: B. A. Seaby Ltd., 1991.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 89, The Garrulus Collection of Numismatic Rarities and Masterpieces, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
Link to:
- Sicily (1266-82) tari d'oro Fr-142 Brindisi mint
- (1277-85) saluto d'oro
- Naples (1285-1302) saluto d'argento, Charles II
- Coins and currency dated 1266