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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;FitzNigel, post: 2777852, member: 74712&quot;]I haven&#039;t been able to do much with my collection lately, having been away on a work trip.&nbsp; However, I did have this coin arrive from Italy last week:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]641944[/ATTACH] </p><p>Norman Italy - Sicily</p><p>Roger II, r. 1130-1154 (1130-8)</p><p>AE Follaro, 15.47 mm x 1.4 grams</p><p>Obv.: Ρ/Ο/ΓΕ/ΡΙ/Ο Ρ/Η/Σ (Vertically, Σ Retrograde). Roger standing with scepter in right hand</p><p>Rev.: +IC+XC+NI+KA around cross patent</p><p>Ref.: [MEC 14, 177]</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a rather interesting Follaro with the depiction of Roger on the obverse, and that it was minted very early in his reign.&nbsp; Most of his coins don&#039;t have an image on the coins (at least not a secular one).&nbsp; It&#039;s not the prettiest strike, but typical for the issue.&nbsp; However, the price was right - about $30 with shipping![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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