CRUSADERS. Edessa. Baldwin II, second reign, 1108-1118. Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 4.32 g, 9 h). Count Baldwin II, dressed in chain-armour and conical helmet, standing front, head to left, holding cross in his right hand and placing his left on the hilt of his sword. Rev. [BAΓΔΟ]INOC [ΔΟYΛΟ CTAY] Cross fleuronnée with scroll at base with wedges in angles. CCS 9a. Metcalf, Crusades, 111. Porteous 8. Wäckerlin 168. Minor traces of overstriking and the reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |