ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). William II, "the Good", 1166-1189. Trifollaro (Bronze, 24 mm, 9.08 g, 12 h), Second Coinage, Messina. Lion's mask facing slightly to left. Rev. Palm tree with dates. Carollo 26. D'Andrea/Contreras 372. MEC 14, 425-431B. Spahr 117. Travaini, Monetazione, 370. Green patina. Very fine.
From the Staffieri Collection.

This denomination is sometimes referred to simply as follaro (e.g. by Travaini in her catalogue and by D'Andrea/Contreras), sometimes as grande follaro (e.g. by Travaini in her explanatory text), and as trifollaro (e.g. by Carollo). We have opted for trifollaro.