House of Hohenstaufen (1194-1268), Frederick II (King of Sicily, 1198–1250; King of Germany, 1212-1220; Emperor, 1220-1250), Denaro, Messina or Palermo, 1209-1213; BI (g 0,58; mm 14; h 3); FREDERIC REX, facing crowned eagle with open wings; at sides, two crescents, Rv. + C RE GI NA, cross; around, four crescents. Spahr 86; MEX XIV, 503-506; Travaini 15.
Dark patina, good very fine.