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Messina or Barletta. Charles I d'Anjou (1266-85) gold 10 Tari ND (c. 1266?) AU58 PCGS, Biaggi-Unl., MEC XIV-Unl., CNI-XIXa. Unl. + • K • DЄI • GRACIA (group of three pellets), French royal shield containing three fleurs-de-lis within inner border / +R • SICILIЄ (group of three pellets), cross on pole, IC-XC (above) NI-KA (below) across fields, omega-shaped marks of contraction above, two groups of three pellets below, all within inner border. Extremely rare and completely unpublished--with a reported second example in private hands--this absolutely gorgeous multiple Tari piece emits slightly reddened golden luster with possible tiny traces of die polish lines still visible around the devices. Clearly a fusion of older Norman designs, inspired by archetypal Byzantine patterns (the reverse inner legend, written in Greek, translating to "Jesus Christ conquers" [cf. the reverse of Biaggi-1284]), with the fleur-shield of the Capetian royal household, it is likely that the present example was produced as a sort of presentation piece, perhaps to celebrate Charles' victory of his archrival Manfred of Hohenstaufen at the Battle of Benevento in February 1266. This would fit well with the fact that despite numerous cracks in the flan and several small deposits, it exhibits virtually no signs of wear, suggesting it was not meant for circulation. The precise place of production is, however, much more difficult to pin down, as though Charles destroyed Manfred's mint of Brindisi and established his own at Barletta between 1266-68 for the minting of Taris and Tari multiples (Magli 1973, 200; Sambon 1916, 139), it is unclear if this example was among its emissions. Nevertheless, this fascinating piece of late medieval Italian and Crusader history is certain to garner excitement among collectors of the Crusader, Southern Italian, and medieval hammered gold series and to ignite a furry of bids.
Ex. Soler & Llach Auction 1086, 20 April 2015, Lot 1298.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Messina or Barletta. Charles I d'Anjou (1266-85) gold 10 Tari ND (c. 1266?) AU58 PCGS, Biaggi-Unl., MEC XIV-Unl., CNI-XIXa. Unl. + • K • DЄI • GRACIA (group of three pellets), French royal shield containing three fleurs-de-lis within inner border / +R • SICILIЄ (group of three pellets), cross on pole, IC-XC (above) NI-KA (below) across fields, omega-shaped marks of contraction above, two groups of three pellets below, all within inner border. Extremely rare and completely unpublished--with a reported second example in private hands--this absolutely gorgeous multiple Tari piece emits slightly reddened golden luster with possible tiny traces of die polish lines still visible around the devices. Clearly a fusion of older Norman designs, inspired by archetypal Byzantine patterns (the reverse inner legend, written in Greek, translating to "Jesus Christ conquers" [cf. the reverse of Biaggi-1284]), with the fleur-shield of the Capetian royal household, it is likely that the present example was produced as a sort of presentation piece, perhaps to celebrate Charles' victory of his archrival Manfred of Hohenstaufen at the Battle of Benevento in February 1266. This would fit well with the fact that despite numerous cracks in the flan and several small deposits, it exhibits virtually no signs of wear, suggesting it was not meant for circulation. The precise place of production is, however, much more difficult to pin down, as though Charles destroyed Manfred's mint of Brindisi and established his own at Barletta between 1266-68 for the minting of Taris and Tari multiples (Magli 1973, 200; Sambon 1916, 139), it is unclear if this example was among its emissions. Nevertheless, this fascinating piece of late medieval Italian and Crusader history is certain to garner excitement among collectors of the Crusader, Southern Italian, and medieval hammered gold series and to ignite a furry of bids.
Ex. Soler & Llach Auction 1086, 20 April 2015, Lot 1298.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD