© Gerald Armstrong (CC BY)
© Gerald Armstrong (CC BY)
1 Follaro - Guglielmo II ND
| Bronze | 1.32 g | 15.2 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1166-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1166-1189 |
| Value | 1 Follaro (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 15.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#170191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend in Arabic around solid line circle that encloses Arabic script in three lines.
Translation: Kufic legend:"King William II"; around marginal Kufic legend.
Comment
Minted in Messina or Palermo. 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
The 1 Follaro coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, which was issued during the reign of King William II (Guglielmo II) from 1166 to 1189, features an image of the king on horseback on one side and a cross on the other. This coin was made of bronze and weighed 1.32 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Kingdom of Sicily was going through significant political and economic changes. The kingdom was facing challenges from rival powers, including the Holy Roman Empire and the Norman kingdoms, and was also experiencing internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the 1 Follaro coin remained a widely used form of currency throughout the kingdom, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time period.
