ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). Ruggero II, 1130-1154. Tari (Gold, 13 mm, 1.50 g, 11 h). Around a central pellet and circle, ‘al-malik Rujjar al-muʿtazz billāh’ (‘King Ruggero, Strengthened by Allah’ in Arabic); illegible mint/date formula around. Rev. Long cross; IC – XC / NI – KA, the abbreviated form of Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς νικᾷ (‘Jesus Christ conquers’ in Greek); illegible mint/date formula around. Cf. Spahr 63 (Siqilliya mint). Struck on a somewhat short flan and with light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 190 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |