Italy, Roger II (as King), Half Follari con leggenda araba (2), both Messina, types with star in centre of octagon, 540 (AD 1145), 0.82gm; and legend around central cross, 546 (AD 1151), 2.00gm (Sp. 79, 80). [2]. First fine, second about very fine but mis-struck as often found (£30-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins.

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Both bt. S. Album