Obverse © PA-Engineer (CC0)
Obverse © PA-Engineer (CC0)
Follis - Tancred St Peter with turban - 2nd type ND
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Tancred, Prince of Galilee (1101-1103, 1104-1112) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1101-1112 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄228) |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1268) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross with abbreviated motto in quadrants.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
IC - XC
NI - KA
Unabridged legend:
Ιησούς Χριστός
Νικάτωρ
Translation:
Jesus Christ
the Victor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of St. Peter wearing a turban, which is a distinctive feature of Islamic art and architecture. This suggests that the coin may have been influenced by the cultural exchange and religious coexistence that existed in the region during the Crusader period.
