1/2 Follaro - Guglielmo II

Issuer Sicily, Kingdom of
Year 1166-1189
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Follaro (1⁄144)
Currency Tari (1060-1754)
Composition Bronze
Weight 0.80 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Spahr1#119
Obverse description Legend around solid line circle that encloses text below pellet in two lines.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering +OPERATAIN VRBE MESSANE • REX W/SCVS
(Translation: Minted in the city of Messina . King William the Second.)
Reverse description Legend in cufic letters inscripted in a beaded circle.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering al-malik Ghulyalim al-musta`izz bi-illah duriba bi-amr al-malik al-mu`azzam al-musta`izz bi-llah
(Translation: King William the Second powerful by the grace of God Minted by order of the Magnificent King, eager to be exalted by God.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1166-1189) - -
Numisquare ID 1640415140
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