Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 14  –  12 - 13 December 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 14

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 12.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 13.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

CRUSADERS. Antioch. Roger of Salerno, regent, 1112-1119. Follis (Bronze, 24 mm, 3.00 g, 1 h). [O-A (in monogram form) ΓEωP] St. George, nimbate, on horseback to right, spearing down dragon. Rev. POΓ3ЄP / ΠΡΙΓΚΠ/OC ANTI/OXI. CCS 9. Metcalf, Crusades, 98. Porteous 21. Wäckerlin 111 ff. Beautiful earthen highlights. Traces of overstriking, otherwise, very fine.

The obverse inscription O-A ΓEωP stands for AΓΙΟC ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟC, 'Saint George,' who was among the most popular saints worshipped by the Crusaders.

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Price realized 110 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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