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10 Tari - Carlo I d'Angio Messina ND
| Gold | 7 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I of Anjou (1266-1282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1266-1282 |
| Value | 10 Tari |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Sicily. Carlo I d'Angio (1266-1282) gold 10 Tari ND AU53 NGC, Messina mint, 7.0g, Fr-653a var, MIR-145/1 var. A very rare multiple Tari issue of Sicily, moderately toned and struck on an oblong flan with the central motifs of the module complete. The weight of a Tari was approximately 0.7g at the time of the minting of this piece, although it is unlikely it was intended to be a specific denomination. Rather, the wide range of weights among extant multiple Tari in combination with the ingot-like quality of the planchets clearly suggest that gold traded strictly by weight on the island, the stamping of coins likely a guarantee of gold purity alone rather than any particular value.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Tari coin from the Kingdom of Sicily is that it features an image of King Charles I of Anjou, who was also known as Charles the Great. He was a powerful ruler who played a significant role in the history of Italy and Europe during the 13th century. The coin's design was inspired by the king's royal seal and reflects the influence of French culture on the art and architecture of the time.
