Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 1234. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Kingdom of Sicily. Frederick II. As Holy Roman Emperor, 1220-1245. BI Mezzo Denaro (0.40 g, 12h). Messina mint. Struck 1225. Cross pattée / Crowned facing bust. Travaini 26a; Spahr -; cf. MEC 14 544. Good VF, darkly toned. Extremely rare. ($500)