Kingdom of Sicily Denaro - Frederick II, 1242
Messina
Information
Country
Kingdom of Sicily
Kingdom of Sicily
Currency
Tari
(1060 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1242
Ruler
Frederick I (Friedrich I)
(1198–1250)
Composition
Billon (.083 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.75
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Kingdom of Sicily. Issued in 1242. Struck in Billon (.083 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.75 g.
- Obverse
- Letter A flanked by dots, above crescent and star. (Frederick, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans)
- Reverse
- Cross pattée within inner circle, group of three pellets in one corner, star in opposite corner. (King of Jerusalem and Sicily)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1242) | — |
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