Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 13  –  15 - 16 August 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 13

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 15.08.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 16.08.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

CRUSADERS. Antioch. Tancred, regent, 1101-1112. Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 5.12 g, 6 h). ΚΕ ΒΟ TANKPI Cuirassed bust of Tancred facing, wearing turban with cross and holding sword in his right hand. Rev. Cross pommée, fleuronée at base; in angles, IC - XC / NI-KA. Metcalf, Crusades, 65. MPS 4a. Porteous 17. Wäckerlin 85ff. Traces of overstriking, otherwise, very fine.

This coin was overstruck on another follis of Tancred, with considerable parts of the undertype still visible. For an example of the overstruck type, see above, lots 1713-1715.

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Price realized 70 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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