Italy, Kingdom of Sicily

Italy, Kingdom of Sicily. Henry VI with Constance (1194-1197 AD). Minted at Messina or Brindisi. Denaro (Silver, 15 mm, 0.55 g). Obv: H · INPЄRATOR. Cross potent with star in alternating quarters. Rev: C · INPЄRATRIX, Ω over AP. Reference: Spahr 30; Travaini 7. Henry VI and Constance ruled Sicily after the Hohenstaufen conquest of the Norman kingdom in 1194. Constance, daughter of Roger II, provided the dynastic claim, while Henry united Sicily with his wider imperial ambitions. Their reign marked the transfer from Norman to Hohenstaufen rule and the birth of their son Frederick II, who would later become one of medieval Europe’s most powerful rulers. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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