Italy
Sicily. Frederick II (1197-1250) gold Augustale ND (1230-1250) XF40 NGC, Messina mint, Fr-134, MEC XIV-514, Spahr-98. Obv: IMP ROM - .CESAR AVG, Laureate bust right. Rx: +FRIDE - RICVS Eagle left, head right, wings raised. An extremely rare and charismatic pseudo-Ancient type, styled and produced in the manner of an imperial Roman issue. Moderately circulated resulting in flatness to the centers, otherwise bold with luster in the fields and pleasing honey gold color. The last of this type we handled was of weaker grade and sold unholdered in our April 2011 auction for $23,000.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/italy-sicily-frederick-ii-1197-1250-gold-augustale-nd-1230-1250-xf40-ngc-/a/3075-32294.s?type=CoinArchives3075
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Estimate: 6500-7500 USD