Watch List notes:

ITALY. Kingdom of Sicily. William II, "the Good", 1166-1189. Tarì (Gold, 13 mm, 2.76 g), Messina. IC - XC / NI - KA Cross potent on shaft with pellet. Rev. Kufic legend surrounding central circle containing five pellets. MEC 14, -. Spahr 100. Spinelli tav. XII, 15. Travaini 355. Very fine.



D'Andrea/Contreras, The Normans' coins of the Kingdom of Sicily, depict this type as 354b, and refer to Travaini 354. However, the picture provided by them does not match with Travaini's 354.