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1 Follaro - Ruggero II
533 (1139) year| Bronze | 1.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Roger II (1105-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 533 (1139) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Follaro (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided, Irregular; nonagonal also seen) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christ pantokrator
Script: Greek
Lettering: IC XC
Translation: Jesus Christ
Comment
Weight is highly variable, with coins attributed as follaros ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 g. (coins of similar design at 0.9 - 1.0 g are often attributed as half follaro)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Follaro - Ruggero II 533 (1139) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features an image of King Ruggero II on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's strong religious ties to Christianity.
