Kingdom of Sicily ½ Follaro - Guglielmo II, 1166 – 1189
Information
Country
Kingdom of Sicily
Kingdom of Sicily
Currency
Tari
(1060 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follaro
Year
1166 – 1189
Ruler
William II
(1166–1189)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.8
Diameter (mm)
14
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follaro from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued from 1166 to 1189. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.8 g.
- Obverse
- Legend around solid line circle that encloses text below pellet in two lines. (Minted in the city of Messina . King William the Second.)
- Reverse
- Legend in cufic letters inscripted in a beaded circle. (King William the Second powerful by the grace of God Minted by order of the Magnificent King, eager to be exalted by God.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1166-1189) | — |
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