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First Of Two Coins For The New Year

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I was very happy to win this coin from one of our members auctions on ebay.

This is a rare scyphate Ducalis of Roger II Norman King of Sicily from 1130-1154.

Obverse: Bust of Christ facing IC XC INAERTRH (Jesus Christ egins in eternity)

Reverse: King Roger and son Duke Roger standing and holdng a Patriarchal Cross. Legend in vertical R DX AP RR SLS (Roger Duke of Apulkia and Roger King of Sicily)

23mm x 2.42g
Palermo mint
Ref: MEC 212, SPAHR 72, MIR 432.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_II_of_Sicily

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What a beauty. A great start to your 2019 purchases, Ron. Congrats.
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I almost bid on this. Quite the bargain. Well done, sir.
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Amazing remaining detail, even on the convex side of the coin. Super pick-up and not listed in Biaggi.
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Thanks everyone. I expected it to go for much more so I'm very happy what I got it for.
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Wow! Great detail!

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Nice Nice!..Super detail especially the reverse...

Great pick-up....Paul
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Exquisite example at an exquisite price. Congrats!
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Very nice Ron. What a great example. This will make an excellent addition to your formidable collection.
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What a wonderful coin!
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