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© Bertolami Fine Arts
Denier - Frederick II Messina ND
1246 year| Billon | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (1295-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1246 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Short cross in inner circle with legend surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ R · IERL'ET SICIL' ·
Translation: King of Jerusalem and Sicily
Comment
Coin can be dated to later part of Frederick's reign by “Romanorum Imp.” Frederick II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 1220, making it more likely this issue was struck 1220-1250.
A variety exists with two Omegas over the IP:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Frederick II, who was also known as Frederick the Great and was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 to 1250. He was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1246) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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