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Sold on 21 February 1996

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The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins

Italo Volgano

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№ 109

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21 February 1996

Estimate: £50–£70

Italy, William II, Fraction of a Dirhem, Kufic legends both sides, cross in centre of reverse, 0.26gm (Sp. 116). Good very fine, a very rare little coin (£50-70)

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

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Despite the apparent light weight of the present coin compared to the normal weight-range quoted by Spahr (
c.0.85gm), the style suggests a genuine issue