The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins

Italy, Charles I, Half(?) Denaro con KA, Messina, KA between two pellets, DVCAT APL, etc., reverse voided cross pattée, 0.48gm (cf. T.95 note, where this coin is discussed; Sp. –; SNC 1990, p.201, fig.5, and NC 1991, pl.45, 5, this coin). Dumpy flan, smaller than usual lettering, obverse a little off-centre, otherwise about very fine, believed to be the only known specimen (£60-80)

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

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Ex Aes Rude Auction 12 (391).

The design elements and size of the coin would suggest a Half Denaro (a denomination otherwise unknown for Charles I), but the weight is nearer that of the Denaro