Trifollaro - Roger I MARIA MATER DNI ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Roger I (1071-1101) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1098-1101 |
| Value | 3 Follari (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lettering: MARIA [M]ATER DNI
Comment
Medieval copper trifollaro of Roger I (1071-1101) of Naples and Sicily, from Mileto, c.1098-1101This copper trifollaro is from the medieval kingdom of Naples and Sicily. It was minted at Mileto at some point around 1098-1101, during the reign of Roger I (1071-1101). The obverse shows a knight on horseback with the inscription 'ROQ E RIVS COME +S'. The reverse shows a seated Virgin and child with the inscription '+MARIA [M]ATER DNI'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trifollaro - Roger I (MARIA MATER DNI) ND (1098-1101) coin from the Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) made of Copper is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins from the same era.
