Sicily: William II (1166-1189), gold tari (0.84g), Siqiliya (Sicily) / Messina, 1166-1189 CE. William cited with title al-Musta'izz. instead inscribed "AFZWT" in usual

instead inscribed "AFZWT" in usual place of ruler's name

holding spear and Victory

Kirman mint

raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / Nicephorus standing on footstool

Sicily: William II (1166-1189), gold tari (0.84g), Siqiliya (Sicily) / Messina, 1166-1189 CE. William cited with title al-Musta'izz. instead inscribed "AFZWT" in usualSicily: William II (1166 1189), gold tari (0. 84g), Siqiliya (Sicily) Messina, 1166 1189 CE. William cited with title al Musta'izz. Symbol in obverse center, inner margin "al malik ghulyalim al musta'izz billah" (the King William, the one who seeks glory by Allah), Arabic legend in outer margin Cross flanked by IC XC NI KA in reverse center, Arabic legends around. Very fine.