Naples and Sicily 1689-AGA 1/2 ducato

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Aureo y Calicó sale 423, lot 1423

This specimen was lot 1423 in Aureo y Calicó sale 423 (Barcelona, December 2023), where it sold for 150 € (about US$194 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "1689. Carlos II. Naples. AG/A. 1/2 ducado. Rare. MBC-/MBC [very fine]." This was the only year this denomination was struck at this weight. It was reduced from 14 g (1684). The weight was reduced again to 10.79-11.0 g in 1693. Charles's death in 1700 ended Spanish Hapsburg rule in Italy.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 12.67 g, silver, 35 mm diameter, this specimen 12,38 g.

Catalog reference: Vti. 187, MIR. 296, KM 114.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Fabrizi, Davide, Monete Italiane Regionale: Napoli, Pavia: Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, 2010.
  • [1]Sisó, Teresa, Eduard Domingo and Lluís Lalana, Subasta 423: Subasta Numismatica, Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó, 2023.

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