© CGB
© CGB
Pougeoise au castel - Bohémond V ND
| Billon | 0.87 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tripoli (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Count | Bohemond V, Prince of Antioch (1233-1251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1250 |
| Value | ½ Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1102-1289) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pommel cross, ringed in the center, pellet and crescent in each quadrant.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + TRIPOLIS
Translation: TRIPOLI
Comment
The pougeoise or maille is a half a penny . Its name comes from the town of Le Puy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pougeoise au castel - Bohémond V ND (1235-1250) coin from the County of Tripoli is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, which is a common feature on Christian coins, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "al-Mu'tasim bi-'llah" ("He who seeks victory in God"), which is a common feature on Islamic coins. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural exchange and coexistence that existed between Christians and Muslims in the Crusader states during the 13th century.
