© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Tarí - William I ND
| Gold | 1.40 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1154-1166) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1154-1166 |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross on long shaft with the initials IC XC NI KA. Marginal Kufic legend.
Lettering: IC XC NI KA
Comment
On the obverse the marginal Kufic legend indicates the mint and the date: "coined in the city of Sicily (Palermo)" or "coined in the city of Messina, the year • ...."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tarí - William I ND (1154-1166) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of William I, also known as William the Bad, who was the King of Sicily from 1154 to 1166. Despite his nickname, William I was known for his efforts to strengthen the economy and military of Sicily, and the Tarí coin was one of the currencies he introduced during his reign.
