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1 Denaro - Federico II [Messina] ND
| Silver | 0.66 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1198-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1197-1250 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Patent cross inside dotted circle,legend around outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +.F. IMPERATOR.
Translation: Emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro coin from the Kingdom of Sicily is that it features an image of King Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a powerful and influential ruler in the 13th century. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, and his reign marked a significant period of growth and prosperity for the Kingdom of Sicily. The coin's design, which includes an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the importance of the monarch and the Christian faith in the kingdom during this time.
