Description: 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..
Price: 250 USD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-02-13T10:56:05.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Islamic
Composition: Copper
Era: Medieval
Fineness: 0.99999
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: na
Certification: Uncertified
