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1 Denier - Bohemond III Majority Class K ND
| Silver | 0.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Bohemond III (1163-1201) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1201 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1268) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Cross with crescent in second quarter
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AIITI⊚CIIIA
Translation: Antioch
Comment
Class K is characterized by elaborate letter forms:
Letter A has the side strokes almost vertical, two thin parallel crossbars ending in annulets
Letter O has a point in the center
Letter S is composed of two small wedges separated by a diagonal strok with a pellet on each end.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Bohemond III, who was a prominent leader of the Crusader states in the Eastern Mediterranean. He was known for his military campaigns against the Muslim states and his efforts to maintain Christian control over the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Christian influence of the time, with the image of a cross on one side and the name of Bohemond III in Latin on the other. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact of the Crusader era and a testament to the enduring legacy of Christianity in the region.
