This section is dedicated to the coins issued in Sicily throughout history, covering the different periods and political entities that governed the island.
You will find ancient coins from Ancient Greece in Sicily, reflecting the influence of Greek colonies and city-states such as Syracuse, Agrigento, and Selinunte. These coins are important for understanding the economic and artistic history of this period.
The collection also includes coins from the Roman and Byzantine periods in Sicily, testifying to the island's integration into these empires and the evolution of its monetary systems.
We offer coins from the Norman kings of Sicily, who established a powerful and prosperous kingdom in the 12th century, as well as coins from the Swabian period under the Hohenstaufen.
Also presented are the coins of the Kingdom of Sicily under the Crown of Aragon, then those of the Spanish kings and the Bourbons, illustrating the long Spanish and Italian domination of the island.
Explore a varied range of denominations, materials (gold, silver, bronze) and types of coins, allowing you to trace the complex monetary history of Sicily.
The coins are classified by period, sovereign and denomination to facilitate research. Each coin is described with precision, including its state of preservation, its rarity and its historical context.
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