CRUSADERS. Antioch. Roger of Salerno, regent, 1112-1119. Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 4.98 g, 1 h). O-A (in monogram form) [ΓEωP] St. George, nimbate, on horseback to right, spearing down dragon. Rev. POΓ3Є[P] / ΠΡΙΓΚΠ/OC ANTI in four lines. Malloy 9. Metcalf 98. Porteous 21. Attractive earthen hightlight on a light green patina. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection of Arab-Byzantine and Crusader coins, formed in the 1990s.
The obverse inscription O-A ΓEωP stands for AΓΙΟC ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟC, 'Saint George,' who was among the most popular saints worshipped by the Crusaders.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |