House of Hohenstaufen (1194-1268), Frederick II (King of Sicily, 1198–1250; King of Germany, 1212-1220; Emperor, 1220-1250), Denaro, Messina or Palermo, 1220-1250; BI (g 0,93; mm 17; h 11); + FRIDERICVS, facing eagle with open wings, Rv.+ IMPERATOR, cross. Spahr 106; MEC XIV, 535; Travaini 21.
Dark patina, good very fine.