Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 1233. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $350. 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, 8h). Messina mint. Struck 1221. Cross pattée / Crowned imperial eagle facing, head left, wings displayed. Travaini 22a; Spahr 108; cf. MEC 14 536. Good VF, toned. Very rare. ($300)