House of Hohenstaufen (1194-1268), Frederick II (King of Sicily, 1198–1250; King of Germany, 1212-1220; Emperor, 1220-1250), Half Augustale, Messina, After 1231; AV (g 2,59; mm 15; h 6); CESAR AVG IMP ROM, laureate and draped bust of Frederick II r., Rv. + FRIDERICVS, eagle standing l., with open wings and head r. Kowalski G 81/A 85; Spahr 103; MEC XIV, 517; D'Andrea 130 (this coin illustrated); Martorana 88 (this coin illustrated).
Very rare, good very fine.
Ex Martorana Collection; Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 100, lot 188.
The coining of the Half Augustale has been very limited, despite that we can see different styles in the specimens.