1/2 Follaro - Guglielmo II

€201,189.00
IssuerSicily, Kingdom of
Year1166-1189
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follaro (1⁄144)
CurrencyTari (1060-1754)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.80 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Spahr1#119
Obverse descriptionLegend 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 descriptionLegend in cufic letters inscripted in a beaded circle.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringal-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
MintageND (1166-1189)  - -
Catalog ID1640415140
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