Kingdom of Naples, Charles V of Habsburg (1516-1556), Scudo, Naples or Barcelona, c. 1516-1556; AV (g 3,35; mm 24; h 12); CAROLVS V IMPERATOR, double-headed eagle facing, with wings displayed, crowned royal coat-of-arms on breast, Rv. AISPANIARVM ET VTRIVSQ SICI R R, cross fleurée with leaves and pine cones. Cfr. CNI XIX, p. 308, n.192; MIR Napoli -; Pannuti Riccio -.
Rare variant, good very fine.
The attribution of this coins to Naples or Barcelona is controversial and still uncertain. In this, the numerous variants about type and punctuation of legend also have to be taken into account.
Estimate: 850 GBP