First Of Two Coins For The New Year

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echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 6:34 pm 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 Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 7:46 pm What a beauty. A great start to your 2019 purchases, Ron. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
Kushanshah Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 8:34 pm I almost bid on this. Quite the bargain. Well done, sir. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34407 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 8:37 pm Amazing remaining detail, even on the convex side of the coin. Super pick-up and not listed in Biaggi. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 8:46 pm Thanks everyone. I expected it to go for much more so I'm very happy what I got it for. Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7940 Posts	Posted 01/04/2019 9:44 pm Wow! Great detail! January can present some opportunities Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 03:55 am Nice Nice!..Super detail especially the reverse... Great pick-up....Paul Report this Post to the Staff
travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 11:30 am Exquisite example at an exquisite price. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 12:30 pm Very nice Ron. What a great example. This will make an excellent addition to your formidable collection. Report this Post to the Staff
Arkie Pillar of the Community United States 2637 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 2:00 pm What a wonderful coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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