ITALY. Sicilia (Regno). Roger II, 1130-1154. Tari (Gold, 13 mm, 1.08 g), Palermo, 1130-1140. Inner Cufic legend al-malik Rujar al-mu'tazz bi-llah around pellet within circular linear border; outer margin with Cufic legend with mint and date formula. Rev. IC - XC / NI - KA Cross potent on shaft; outer margin with Cufic legend with mint and date formula. MEC 14, 204. Spahr 63. Travaini, Monetazione, 216. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Staffieri Collection.