CRUSADERS. Antioch. Bohémond I, 1098-1111. Follis (Bronze, 24 mm, 4.83 g, 2 h). Nimbate bust of St. Peter facing, wearing tunic, raising his right hand in benediction and holding cross in his left. Rev. Cross pommée, fleuronée at base; in angles, B / H / M / T. CCS 1. Metcalf, Crusades, 481. Porteous 14. Wäckerlin -. Rare and with attractive highlights on a dark patina. Struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.


Bohémond, the eldest son of the Norman conqueror, Robert Guiscard, was one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the founder of the long-lastig Principality of Antiochia. The design of this coins is based on the official bullae that he used as Prince of Taranto in 1090