Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean Jerusalem, Kingdom of
Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous (Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre) ND (1267) front Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous (Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre) ND (1267) back
Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous (Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre) ND (1267) photo
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Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous (Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre) ND (1267) front Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous (Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre) ND (1267) back
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous Crusader imitation - 4th type Agnus Dei - Acre ND

1267 year
Gold (.666) 3.40 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 Kingdom of Jerusalem
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Year
 1267
Value
 Gold Bezant (240)
Currency
 Denier (1099-1291)
Composition
 Gold (.666)
Weight
 3.40 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#266871
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Cross

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
✠ XPISTVS : VInCIT : XPISTVS REGN
✠ XPIS : ImPERAT

Lettering (regular font):
✠ XPISTVS : VINCIT : XPISTVS REGN
✠ XPIS : IMPERAT

Comment

G. LUNARDI 1985 - VOL II - RG3 (XIX 9)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Bezant "Saracen" coin is that it was imitated by the Crusaders, specifically the fourth type Agnus Dei - Acre, which speaks to the influence and power of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during that time.