CRUSADERS, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Imitation Bezants. 11th-12th centuries. AV Bezant (22mm, 3.71 g, 3h). Imitating a dinar of the Fatimid caliph al-Amir. Uncertain (Tyre?) mint. Second phase, struck 1148/59-1187.

Triton XXV – Session 6
Lot: 6762. Estimated: $ 300

Early Medieval & Islamic, Gold

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CRUSADERS, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Imitation Bezants. 11th-12th centuries. AV Bezant (22mm, 3.71 g, 3h). Imitating a dinar of the Fatimid caliph al-Amir. Uncertain (Tyre?) mint. Second phase, struck 1148/59-1187. Immobilized AH date (AH 482 [AD 1089/90]) in outer margin of obverse. Balog & Yvon 19; Metcalf, Crusades –; CCS 9b. Lightly toned, minor earthen deposits, slightly wavy flan. Good VF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2022 at 14:13:40 ET.

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