House of Hohenstaufen (1138-1268)
Frederick II (King of Sicily, 1198–1250; King of Germany 1212-1220; Emperor 1220-1250)
Denaro imperiale scodellato in the name of Frederick II. Bergamo Republic (13th century), AR 0.82 g. FREDERICVS IMPRT (starting at 5 o’clock) Laureate bust r. based on the model of the gold augustalis of Messina and Brindisi (issued from 1231). Rev. (Vertically on both sides) PGA – MVM (P with horizontal bar for PER) Church façade surmounted by cross with two towers at sides, with four arches above rocks (synthetic image of Bergamo ‘alta’). MIR 7a. CNI -. CNB 34/35.Rare. Very fine/extremely fine
According to Lorenzelli (CNB) this type was issued between 1236 and 1260.