The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins

Italy, Roger II, Tari d’oro, Amalfi, Second period, R in centre of obverse, 0.87gm (CNI XVIII, pl.i, 9; Coin Hoards V, p.128, fig. 21, no.3, this coin). Good fine (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins.

View
Collection

From a small hoard believed found in South Italy, c.1977; ex Spink Auction 24 (583).

These coins circulated on Sicily prior to Roger’s monetary reforms of 1140 (cf. Spahr, p.146)