CRUSADERS. Edessa. Baldwin II, second reign, 1108-1118. Follis (Bronze, 21 mm, 3.25 g). [ΒΑΓΔΟΙNΟC ΔΟΥ CTAΥ] ('Baldwin, Servant of the Cross' in Greek) Count Baldwin II, dressed in chain-armour 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 scroll at base. Malloy 9b. Metcalf 112. Porteous 9. Fine.
From a collection of Arab-Byzantine and Crusader coins, formed in the 1990s.
Price realized | 75 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |