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1 Denaro - Frederick II Brindisi ND
1249 year| - | 0.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1198-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1249 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#348327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross potent, four stars in quarters
Lettering: + IERSL ET SICIL
Interesting fact
The 1 Denaro coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, issued during the reign of Frederick II (1249), was made of copper and had a unique feature - it was one of the first coins in Europe to bear the image of a living person, that is, the king himself. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring mythological or religious figures on coins, and marked a shift towards more secular and realistic representations on currency.
