1 Denaro - Frederick II ND (1243) front 1 Denaro - Frederick II ND (1243) back
1 Denaro - Frederick II ND (1243) photo
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1 Denaro - Frederick II ND

1243 year
Billon (.065 silver) 0.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1198-1250)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1243
Value
1 Denier (1⁄120)
Currency
Tari (1060-1754)
Composition
Billon (.065 silver)
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#201194
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Eagle with head facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: +• R • IER SL'ET SICIL' •

Unabridged legend: Rex Hierusalem, et Siciliæ

Translation: King of Jerusalem and Sicily.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Sicily from 1197 to 1250. He was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in the history of the region.