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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol - Baldwin III Tower of David - honed type ND
| Billon (.250 silver) (Silver Billon) | 0.4 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| King | Baldwin III (1143-1163) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1143-1163 |
| Value | 1 Obol (½) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) (Silver Billon) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tower of David in Jerusalam, fine style
Lettering: + DEIERVSALEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Baldwin III, who was only 13 years old when he ascended to the throne. Despite his young age, he was able to secure important military victories and establish a strong centralized government, which helped to stabilize the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
