CRUSADERS. Edessa. Baldwin II, second reign, 1108-1118. Follis (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.90 g, 1 h). Count Baldwin II, dressed in chain-armour and conical helmet, standing front, head to left, holding drawn sword in his right hand and cross with his left; in fields, B / A / [Δ] / N. Rev. Nimbate bust of Christ facing; in fields, IC - [XC]. Malloy 13. Metcalf 115. Porteous 11. Minor edge crack, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection of Arab-Byzantine and Crusader coins, formed in the 1990s.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |