Denier - Bohemond III Majority Class A; Bust right ND
| Billon | 1 g | 14.5 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross with crescent in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ANTIOCNIA
Comment
Class A is distinguished by the helmeted head facing RIGHT, and is reckoned to have been made in the years just after 1163.
Many varieties are known.
example with star on right and crescent on left:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Bohemond III, who was a prominent leader during the Crusades and played a significant role in the history of the Principality of Antioch.
