Crusader Coins
Some coins from various Crusader states
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Some Crusader coins from various Crusader states
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1. Crusaders Imitation of Fatimid Dinar, Acre, No date
Gold, 20 mm, 3.90 gm
These coins were copied from Islamic Fatimid Dynasty gold dinars minted in Egypt in the 12th century.
These were minted by the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem presumably at the fortress town of Acre
during the period AD 1148 to 1187.
Obverse:
Outer Margin: Quran Surah 9:33 Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, who sent him with guidance and the religion of truth that he might make it supreme over all religions although the polytheists disliked it. Inner Margin: There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet Field: al-ghaya (high standard)
Reverse:
Outer Margin: In the name of God the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, this dinar was struck in Egypt Inner Margin: al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah, the Commander of the Faithful Field: al-Imam al Mansur 2. Crusaders Bishops of Valence Denier
Billon silver, 17 mm, 1.19 gm
Angel (The design appears to be a skull and crossbones) VRBS VALENTIAI (City of Valence) Cross pommee, circle lower right S APOLLINARS (Saint Apollinaire of Valence, AD 453-520) for use by members of the First Crusade (AD 1096-1099) passing through their territory. Large quantities of them have been found in the Crusader territories of Syria and Palestine. 3. Crusaders Jerusalem Baldwin III Denier
Billon silver, 21 mm, 0.97 gm
Cross within circular border REX BALDVINVS Reverse: Tower of David in Jerusalem within circular border ✠DE IERVSALEM 4. Crusaders Antioch Bohemond III Denier - Minority
Billon silver, 17 mm, 0.76 gm
Round head facing right +BOAMVNDVS Reverse: Cross pattée +ANTIOCHIA 5. Crusaders Antioch Bohemond III Denier - Helmet
Billon silver, 17 mm, 0.55 gm
Helmeted head facing left, crescent in front star behind +BOAMVNDVS Reverse: Cross and downward crescent in 2nd quarter +ANTIOCHIA 6. Crusaders Antioch Tancred Follis - Turban
Bronze, 14 mm x 23 mm, 2.88 gm, CCS (Coins of the Crusader States) 4
King Trancred facing and wearing turban, right hand holding sword KE BOIΘH TANKRI (O Lord Help Tancred) Reverse: Cross with IC-XC and NI-KA in quadrants (May Jesus Christ Conquer) 7. Crusaders Naples Sicily Conrad Denaro
Billon silver, 15 mm, 0.76 gm, Brindisi mint
Crowned eagle facing left C SECVNDUS (Conrad the Second) Reverse: Cross pattee IER ET SICIL R (Jerusalem and Sicily King) Struck 1254-1258 8. Crusader Kingdom of Cyprus, gros grande, (AD 1324-1359)
Silver, 25 mm, 4.63 gm
King on throne facing front and holding orb and scepter B with annulet above in left field HVGVE - REI DE (Hugh king of) Jerusalem Cross with +IERVSALM ED CHIPR (Jerusalem and Cyprus) |
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