ME111215. Silver ducalis, MIR Sicily 432 (R), MEC Italy III 212-213, Spahr 72, Choice gVF, centered, light toning, Palermo mint, weight 2.246g, maximum diameter 22.2mm, die axis 180
o, 1140 A.D.; obverse IC XC RG - IN AETRH (Jesus Christ, he reigns forever), bust of Christ facing, nimbus cruciger behind head, holding Gospels; reverse R DX AP (Rogerius Dux Apuliae, AP ligate) left, R R SLS (Rogerius Rex Siciliae) right, AN / R/X (Anno decimo del regno, AN ligate) low inner left, King Roger, on right, and his son Duke Roger stand facing holding a patriarchal cross between them, the king wears a Byzantine-style crown with pendilia, a jeweled garment, and holds a globus cruciger in his left hand, the Duke wears a military tunic and rests his right hand on the pommel of his sword; ex Numismatica Ranieri auction 17 (28 Oct 2022), lot 718;
rare;
SOLD