ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). William I, "the Bad", 1154-1166. Mezzo follaro (Bronze, 15 mm, 1.48 g, 1 h), Messina, AH 550 = 1155, and later. Arabic legend duriba b-Masina sanat 550 REX / ·W·. Rev. (MHP) / (ΘY) Bust of the Virgin facing, holding the Infant Christ; pellet between. MEC 14, 286-289A. Spahr 99. Travaini, Monetazione, 302. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. Good very fine.
From the Staffieri Collection.
Price realized | 55 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |