© Jean Elsen
© Jean Elsen
Follis - Baldwin II Christ halo - Heavy type ND
| Copper | 7.05 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | County of Edessa (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Count | Baldwin II of Jerusalem (1100-1104, 1108-1118) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1104 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1144) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.05 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross pattee with a globule at the end of each arm
Lettering: Β-Λ-Δ-Ν
Translation: Balduin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side bears the image of Baldwin II, the Count of Edessa, with a Christ halo surrounding his head, while the reverse (back) side features an Arabic inscription in Kufic script, indicating the coin's minting location and date. This blending of religious symbols and scripts reflects the cultural exchange and coexistence that existed in the Crusader states during the 12th century.