© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denier à la Tête Casquée Classe L Raymond Roupen ND
| Billon | 1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Raymond Roupen (1216-1219) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1219 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1268) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross pattée, inward facing crescent in upper right quadrant
Lettering: + A•ITIOCHIA
Translation: Antioch
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crowned king on the obverse (front side), which is believed to be a representation of King Raymond Roupen, who ruled the Principality of Antioch from 1216 to 1219. This coin was likely minted during his reign and was used as a means of currency in the region.
