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© Taylor28 (CC BY)
Follis - Alphonse of Capua ND
| Bronze | 0.74 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alphonse, Prince of Capua (Anfusus) (1135-1144) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1135-1144 |
| Value | 1 Follaro (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider right, holding sword and shield
Comment
Grierson and Travaini (MEC 14, p. 115) describe this coin as having an A and an N in the upper corners of the cross, which are not legible in the example in the photos (and/or off-=planchet). They also cite a higher weight for follises of this time, around 1.5 gr., but do not cite a half follis, so perhaps this example was struck on a small planchet.
Interesting fact
The Follis coin was issued during the reign of King Alphonse of Capua, who ruled the Kingdom of Sicily from 1135 to 1144. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured the king's name and title in Greek, highlighting the strong Greek influence in the region at the time.
