1 Denier - Bohemond III, Minority (Bareheaded; Type A) ND (1149-1163) front 1 Denier - Bohemond III, Minority (Bareheaded; Type A) ND (1149-1163) back
1 Denier - Bohemond III, Minority (Bareheaded; Type A) ND (1149-1163) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Denier - Bohemond III, Minority Bareheaded; Type A ND

 
Billon 0.9 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
Regent
Bohemond III (1149-1163)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1149-1163
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1098-1268)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#426895
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ANTIOCHIA

Comment

Variants exist:

 

Metcalf 341:

© Jean Elsen et ses Fils

 

Metcalf 342:

© Roma Numismatics

 

Metcalf 343 - Main photos

 

Metcalf 345:

© Jean Elsen et ses Fils

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the minority of Bohemond III, who was only 11 years old when he ascended to the throne of the Principality of Antioch in 1149. Despite his young age, Bohemond III was able to maintain power and secure the support of the local nobility, and this coin is a testament to the economic and political stability of the Principality during his reign.