1197–1250 5 Tari Kingdom of Sicily Coin Frederick II Messina Very Rare

Crowned eagle., Potent cross., Extremely rare coin, almost impossible to find in sales. Unfortunately damaged by diagonal mark across the entire flan. Issued by Frederick of Hohenstaufen (Federico II di Svevia), who ruled the Kingdom of Sicily as Frederick I of Sicily, but was also known as Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor. Probably struck after 1220 and his accession to the imperial throne. See Friedberg (Messina) 650 (a2) for the 5 Tari, but also Friedberg 137 (Brindisi) for the 6 Tari coin with a slightly different type. Ex. Slg. Eduardo Martinori, Auction P. & P. Santamaria, Rome, November 1913, Nr. 593., F • IMPERATOR, IC - XC / NI - KA