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1 Follaro - Guglielmo I ND
1155 year| Bronze | 0.86 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1154-1166) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1155 |
| Value | 1 Follaro (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bust of the Virgin with Child, with pellet between them; in field left
Lettering: MP ΘY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Follaro - Guglielmo I ND (1155) 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 I, 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.
