Medieval coin – HCR102483

Obverse

Inscription:

FREDERICVS IMPERT

Design:

Crownd bust right with sceptre. Rosette in left hand.

Inscription:

(cross) . CIVITAS CVMANA .

Design:

Facing eagle, head to right.

Period

Medieval

Category

Group

Authority

Como: commune

Person

Frederick II, king of Sicily, king of the Romans, king of Jerusalem, emperor, 1198-1250

Dating

c. 1239 - mid 1250s

Mint

Como

Denomination

Grosso da 4 denari imperiali

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

1.39

Diameter (mm)

17.7

Acquisition method

purchase ('bought')

Acquisition date

1956

Source

RC Lockett sale III lot 471 (£16)

Reference

Reference

Note:

COINAGE IN THE NAME OF FREDERICK II

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