ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). Ruggero II, 1130-1154. Tarì (Gold, 13 mm, 1.32 g), Palermo. Pellet in circle; around circle, 'al-malik Rujjar al-mu‘tazz billah' ('The king Ruggero exalted in God' in Kufic); in outer margin, mint and date in Kufic. Rev. Cruciform scepter between IC - XC and NI-KA; in outer margin, mint and date in Kufic. Friedberg 877. Spahr 63. Struck from a somewhat corroded reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |