Follis - Roger of Salerno Mary praying - 2d type ND
| Copper | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Roger of Salerno (1112-1119) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1112-1119 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄228) |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1268) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription on 4 Lines
"Mon Dieu Vient en Aide à ton Serviteur Roger" (My God Help Your Servant Roger)
Lettering:
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KEBOH OEITWCW AOVYWP OTSEPI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin featuring Roger of Salerno is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political significance in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Principality of Antioch, where the coin was minted, was a Crusader state established by Christian armies during the First Crusade, and the coin's design reflects the blending of Christian and Islamic artistic traditions that characterized the region during this period. The coin's depiction of Mary praying, for example, is a common motif in Byzantine and Islamic art, and its use on the Follis coin highlights the cultural exchange and religious syncretism that defined the Crusader states.
