Denaro - Manfredi [gothic M with dots] ND (1258-1266) front Denaro - Manfredi [gothic M with dots] ND (1258-1266) back
Denaro - Manfredi [gothic M with dots] ND (1258-1266) photo
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Denaro - Manfredi [gothic M with dots] ND

 
Billon 0.65 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
Manfred (1258-1266)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1258-1266
Value
1 Denier (1⁄120)
Currency
Tari (1060-1754)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350128
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Simple cross in the field with small globes at ends of arms.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ · REX · SICILIE

Lettering (regular font): ✠ · REX · SICILIE

Translation: King of Sicily

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denaro - Manfredi [gothic M with dots] ND (1258-1266) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it features a unique gothic M with dots symbol on one side, which was a signature mark of King Manfred, who ruled the kingdom from 1258 to 1266. This symbol was used to authenticate the coin and to distinguish it from other coins circulating in the region at the time.