FREE: 1196 - 1197 AD +++CRUSADE COIN++ Henry VI - King of Germany

The listing, 1196 - 1197 AD +++CRUSADE COIN++ Henry VI - King of Germany has ended.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

"Billon denaro, MEC Italy III 488, Spahr 32, MIR Sicily 58, Biaggi 436 (R2, Brindisi), VF, uneven strike, grainy, nice for the type, Palermo or Messina mint, weight 0.531g, maximum diameter 15.8mm, die axis 0o, 1196 - 1197 A.D.; obverse + E IMPERATOR, eagle facing, wings open, head left; reverse FREDERIC REX, facing crowned bust; rare." *1 (primary source 1)

THE HISTORY:

"Henry VI was King of Germany from 1190 - 1197, Holy Roman Emperor from 1191 - 1197, and King of Sicily from 1194 - 1197. In 1197, his German soldiers mercilessly suppressed a revolt in Italy, especially in southern Sicily. In this same year, Henry prepared for a Crusade, but, on 28 September, he died of malaria (or he may have been poisoned) in Messina. His son, Frederick II, inherited both the Kingdom of Sicily and the Imperial crown." 1 (primary source 1)

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFO:

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and specifically:

http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?favorities=76115&vpar=1507&zpg=76115