ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Federico I (Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor). 1198-1250. AV Augustale (20mm, 5.24 g, 6h). Brindisi mint. Struck circa 1231-1250. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 763. Estimated: $ 4 000

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ITALY, Sicilia (Kingdom). Federico I (Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor). 1198-1250. AV Augustale (20mm, 5.24 g, 6h). Brindisi mint. Struck circa 1231-1250. • CЄSAR AVG • • IMP ROM •, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / • + FRIDE RICVS •, eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread; two pellets above. Kowalski 163 (dies U71/A29); MIR 266; Spahr 102; MEC 14, 516; Friedberg 134. Lightly toned, edge marks, minor hairlines. Good VF.

From the Laird U. Park, Jr. Collection.

Frederick II Hohenstaufen, “Stupor Mundi” (Wonder of the World), was the most enlightened ruler of medieval Europe. Besides encouraging the study of both the ancient and natural worlds, Frederick was instrumental in improving relations with the Muslims, negotiating free access to Christian holy sites in Palestine, where all Crusader armies had been unsuccessful. One of his innovations was a gold coinage comparable in style and quality to the gold of the ancient Caesars. The classical motifs proclaimed his inheritance of the legacy of Rome, and the augustale and its fractions were issued concurrently with the publication of the Constitution of Melfi, his codification of Norman law meant to follow the famous Roman law codes. These coins were struck until Frederick's death in 1250, and may have been continued by his successors for about another fifteen years.

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CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Three – Lot 595-896 will be held Wednesday morning, 16 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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