Sicilian Hammered Silver

CollectorBob · June 25, 2008 3:58AM

Can anyone here please provide an ID and price range for this? Thanks.

docday2003 · June 25, 2008 5:46AM

no idea, but it does look cool

CIVITAS · June 25, 2008 11:39AM

It looks to be a silver Tari of Ferdinand II of Spain as King of Spain and Siciliy. 1479-1516. It's a fairly common coin and has been very heavily clipped, making the retail value likely under $100.00.

CollectorBob · June 25, 2008 12:06PM

Thank you so much for the ID Josh!

Were these "clipped" to steal Silver off them?

Not sure how common this is though - can't find an image of anything like this on the net. Also, can't find any connection between a 'Tari" and Spain.

CollectorBob · June 25, 2008 3:06PM

Finally got some info. My coin has the M-C separated by the eagle. Not sure if this is a Tari, 1/2 Tari, or what.

CIVITAS · June 26, 2008 12:52AM

Yes, the clipping was to steal silver. A full Tari should weigh about 3.5 grams. There are very many minor varieties with regards to placement of the assayer's initials and legend breaks/styles. Yours appears to be a variety of Spahr 144ff.

Sicilian Hammered Silver

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