★ Very rare Richard of Salerno ★

CRUSADERS. Edessa. Richard of Salerno, regent, 1104-1108. Follis (bronze, 10.05 g, 26 mm). Nimbate and draped bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; in field to left and right, IC - XC. Rev. KE / BOHΘ / PIKAP/ΔⲰ in four lines. CCS 4; Metcalf, Crusades, p. 33, Richard Class 1; Porteous 3; Wäckerlin 162. Nearly very fine. Very rare.