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½ Follaro - Guglielmo II ND
| Bronze | 0.80 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1166-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1166-1189 |
| Value | ½ Follaro (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend in cufic letters inscripted in a beaded circle.
Lettering:
al-malik Ghulyalim al-musta'izz bi-illah
duriba bi-amr al-malik al-mu'azzam al-musta'izz bi-llah
Translation:
King William the Second powerful by the grace of God
Minted by order of the Magnificent King, eager to be exalted by God.
Comment
William II The Good, Italian Guglielmo Il Buono, (born 1154—died Nov. 18, 1189, Palermo, kingdom of Sicily [Italy]), the last Norman king of Sicily; under a regency from 1166, he ruled in person from 1171.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Follaro - Guglielmo II ND (1166-1189) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King William II, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a palm tree, reflecting the cultural exchange and artistic fusion that characterized the Norman Kingdom of Sicily during this period.
