An attractive bezant of Bohémond IV of Antioch
Lot 2821
CRUSADERS. County of Tripoli. Bohémond IV of Antioch, 1187-1233. Bezant (Gold, 22 mm, 2.62 g, 1 h), imitating a dinar of the Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir. Crude third phase imitation, perhaps issued during the 1240s and 1250s. Large B flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend. Rev. Large T flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend and small cross in the second line of inscription; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend. Bates & Metcalf 42. CCS 8. Metcalf, Crusades, 489. Wäckerlin 272. A very attractive example. Two minor die breaks on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Tabib Collection, formed over the past 40 years.
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
1600 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 28-Feb-21, 19:56:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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