Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean Tripoli, County of
Obol ND (1250-1268) front Obol ND (1250-1268) back
Obol ND (1250-1268) photo
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Obol ND (1250-1268) front Obol ND (1250-1268) back
© Baldwins of St James Ltd

Obol ND

 
Copper 1.28 g -
Description
Issuer
 County of Tripoli (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
Years
 1250-1268
Value
 1 Obol
Currency
 Denier (1102-1289)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 1.28 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#193006
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Six-rayed star with pellets at the ends.

Comment

Schlumberger attributes this type to Tripoli. Sabine, NC 1980 p. 101, doubts that attribution and suggests an association with Sidon. Malloy/Preston/Seltman have it under the heading "Tripoli or Uncertain Syria".