Kingdom of Sicily Denier - Frederick I, 1197 – 1250
Information
Country
Kingdom of Sicily
Kingdom of Sicily
Currency
Tari
(1060 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1197 – 1250
Ruler
Frederick II
(1295–1337)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
17
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued from 1197 to 1250. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.7 g.
- Obverse
- Letters IP with one Omega symbol above, inside an inner ring, and legend surrounding. (Frederick II (Holy) Roman Emperor)
- Reverse
- Short cross in inner circle with legend surrounding (King of Jerusalem and Sicily)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1197-1250) | — | MEC# 562; Spahr# 137 with One Omega over IP | 78% | |
| ND (1197-1250) | — | MEC# 563; Spahr# 139 with Two Omegas over IP | 11% |
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