Bezant `Saracen` - Crusarder imitation `B` / `T` type - Tripoli

€289,870.00
IssuerTripoli, County of
Year1187-1287
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Bezant (240)
CurrencyCrusader imitation (1102-1289)
CompositionGold
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Metcalf1#489
Obverse descriptionLarge B flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringB
Reverse descriptionLarge T flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend and small cross in the second line of inscription; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringT +
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1187-1287)  - 1st type - CT3 (V 22) `B` / `T` -
ND (1187-1287)  - 2nd type - CT4 (V 23) `B` / `T` + on obverse -
ND (1187-1287)  - 3th type - CT5 (V 24) `B` / `T` + on reverse -
Catalog ID8308144060
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