Italy, Norman Sicily. Roger II. 1105-1154. AV fractional tari (11.41x7.77 mm, .45 g, 12 h). Palermo(?) mint, third series, struck 1140-1154. Arabic legend reading al-malik Rujar al-mu'tazz billah / aroound central pellet, IC/XC NI/KA in two lines across field flanking central cross pattee; mint and date in outer margin. Spahr 63; MEC 206. EF.
This coin was intentionally cut for commerce. Light encrustation