The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins

Italy, Frederick II (with Constance of Aragon, 1209-13), Denaro, globe surmounted by cross dividing two annulets, reverse C REGINA, 8-pointed star above crescent, 0.51gm (T. 17; Sp. –). Fine and clear, extremely rare, the type recorded by Travaini from a single specimen (£50-100)

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

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This type was first published by F. d’Angelo, ‘Denari inediti di epoca federiciana in Sicilia’ in Sicilia Archaeologica, 1978, p.60