CRUSADERS, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. John of Brienne. 1210-1225. BI Denier (17mm, 0.58 g, 3h). Acre mint(?).

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CRUSADERS, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. John of Brienne. 1210-1225. BI Denier (17mm, 0.58 g, 3h). Acre mint(?). Cross pattée; annulets in second and third quarters / Crowned facing bust. Metcalf, Crusades 203; CCS 43. Toned, traces of deposits, areas of weakness and porosity. Near VF.

During the preparations for the Fifth Crusade in 1217, it was decided that Damietta should be the initial focus for the attack. The crusaders believed that if they controlled Damietta they would control the Nile. Then, once having conquered Egypt, they would advance into Palestine and recapture Jerusalem.

Closing Date and Time: 7 April 2021 at 13:37:40 ET.

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