Nuqud Gallery
Sicily: William II (1166-1189), gold multiple tari (2.73g), Messina, 1166-1189 CE
Sicily: William II (1166-1189), gold multiple tari (2.73g), Messina, 1166-1189 CE. William cited with title al-Musta'izz. 5 pellets in the shape of a cross in obverse center, inner margin "al-malik ghulyalim al-thani al-musta'izz" (the King William the Second, the one who seeks glory), Arabic legend in outer margin / Cross flanked by IC-XC NI-KA in reverse center, Arabic legends around. Heavy example.
