Norman conquest of Sicily. William II, 1166-89 AD follaro Messina mint al-malik
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Experience a piece of history with this stunning coin from the Norman conquest of Sicily. Minted in Messina during the reign of William II, al-malik, this follaro is a testament to the Islamic influence on the island during the medieval era. Made with fine copper and certified as ungraded and uncertified, this coin is a must-have for any collector of Islamic coins from this time period.
Norman conquest of Sicily. William II, 1166-1189 AD, Bronze follaro, Messina mint. Head of lion facing // al-malik ghulyalim al-thani in three lines. 12mm, 1.66g. Ref: MEC14-432-437, Spahr-118 for type. Glossy dark red patina with hints of green, one of the finest examples I have ever seen! Far nicer than the examples in the reference books. Choice EF, ex Ralph A Cannito Collection; Ex Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, CA. #CM3076
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Norman conquest of Sicily. William II, 1166-89 AD follaro Messina mint al-malik
$250.00
Sale price
$250.00
Regular price
$0.00
Norman conquest of Sicily. William II, 1166-1189 AD, Bronze follaro, Messina mint. Head of lion facing // al-malik ghulyalim al-thani in three lines. 12mm, 1.66g. Ref: MEC14-432-437, Spahr-118 for type. Glossy dark red patina with hints of green, one of the finest examples I have ever seen! Far nicer than the examples in the reference books. Choice EF, ex Ralph A Cannito Collection; Ex Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, CA. #CM3076
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