Follis - Baudouin II (2nd reign) ND (1108-1118) front Follis - Baudouin II (2nd reign) ND (1108-1118) back
Follis - Baudouin II (2nd reign) ND (1108-1118) photo
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Follis - Baudouin II 2nd reign ND

 
Copper 8.42 g 26.0 mm
Description
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
1108-1118
Value
Follis (1)
Currency
Denier (1098-1144)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.42 g
Diameter
26.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#125142
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Patriarchal cross with pellets on the ends of the crosses arms. The cross is set on two steps. There are single and triple pellets flanking the longest arm of it. Beaded ring around all.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Baudouin II, who was the Count of Edessa and later became the King of Jerusalem, on one side, and an image of Jesus Christ on the other side. This coin was minted during Baudouin's second reign as Count of Edessa, and it highlights the strong Christian influence in the region during that time period.