CRUSADERS. Edessa. Baldwin II, second reign, 1108-1118. Follis (Bronze, 21 mm, 3.74 g, 9 h). BΑΓΔΟΙ[NΟC ΔΟΥ CTAΥ] Baldwin II, wearing armor 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. Cross fleuronnée with pellet in each end. CCS 9(a). Metcalf 111. Very rare type; earthen highlights. Very fine.
From a collection of Arab-Byzantine and Crusader coins, formed in the 1990s.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |