Lot 450
Lot 30450 > Sicily. Frederick II (1197-1250) gold Augustale ND (1230-1250) XF40 NGC, Messina mint, Fr-134, MEC XIV-515, MIC-59, Spahr-98. 5.26gm. (annulet) IMP ROM | • CESAR AVG, Laureate bust right / +FRIDE | RICVS, Eagle left, head right, wings raised. An extremely rare and charismatic pseudo-Ancient type, styled and produced in the manner of an imperial Roman issue. Important as a representative of a turning point in medieval coinage, the first major piece to exhibit the realistic, detailed side-facing portrait that would become common on European coinage, and desirable for collectors of both Ancient and medieval coinage. Exhibiting moderate evidence of circulation, resulting in flatness in the high points, but well-struck, exhibiting bright yellow-gold surfaces and with much detail remaining nonetheless.
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