★ An exceptional follis of Joscelin I de Courtenay or Joscelin II ★

CRUSADERS. Edessa. Joscelin I de Courtenay or Joscelin II, 1119-1150. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 4.19 g). Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. IЄVSЄΛЄN (somewhat blundered) Large cross in pelleted circle . CCS -. Metcalf, Crusades, p. 38. R. Pesant: Folles of Doubtful Attribution to Joscelyn de Courtenay, Count of Edessa, in: NumCirc XCIII.6 (July-August 1985), 3. Wäckerlin -. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.