© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Follis - Bohemond I St. Peter ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Bohemond I of Taranto (1099-1101) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1098-1104 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄228) |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1268) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with floriate base and pellet at other three tips, lettering in corners
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BH
MT
Translation: Bohemond
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin featuring Bohemond I (St. Peter) is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The Principality of Antioch, where the coin was minted, was a Crusader state established in the Eastern Mediterranean during the First Crusade. The coin's minting period, 1098-1104, coincides with the height of the Crusades, a series of military campaigns launched by Christian Europe to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule. The coin's design, featuring Bohemond I, reflects the political and religious influences of the time, making it a unique piece of history.