Sicily: William I (1154-1166), gold tari (1.01g), Siqiliya (Sicily) mint, 1154-1166 CE. William cited with title al-Hadi. Triangle symbol. Draped bust right / Isis

Draped bust right / Isis

Ottoman: 'Abd al-Majid (1839-1861)

Toned and attractive

Arabic did not appear on coins in al-Andalus until a new design was introduced in AH 98

Laureate head right / Aequitas standing left

Sicily: William I (1154-1166), gold tari (1.01g), Siqiliya (Sicily) mint, 1154-1166 CE. William cited with title al-Hadi. Triangle symbol. Draped bust right / IsisSicily: William I (1154 1166), gold tari (1. 01g), Siqiliya (Sicily) mint, 1154 1166 CE. William cited with title al Hadi. Triangle symbol surrounded by pellets in obverse center, inner margin "al hadi bi amrillah al malik ghulyalim" (the one who guides by the command of Allah, the King William), Arabic legend in outer margin Cross flanked by IC XC NI KA in reverse center, Arabic legends around. Extremely fine.